How to Say ‘Go ahead.’ in Spain Spanish
Dime.
DEE-meh
[DEE-meh]
💬 Usage Tip: This literally means "tell me": di "tell" with me "me" stuck onto the end.
🇪🇸 In Spain: Spaniards often answer the phone or invite you to talk with dime. It sounds friendly and attentive, not bossy.
Phrase Breakdown
Dime
[DEE-meh]
tell me
A casual way to say 'go ahead' or 'tell me' when inviting someone to speak.
Le sonreí y dije «Dime» para animarle a seguir.
I smiled and said “Tell me” to encourage him to continue.
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