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How to Say ‘I'm saying it because of the noise.’ in Spain Spanish

Lo digo por el ruido.

loh DEE-goh pohr ehl RWEE-doh

[loh DEE-goh pohr ehl RWEE-doh]

🇪🇸 In Spain: Adding a reason after a request makes it sound less fussy. Spanish restaurants can be lively and loud, so asking for a quieter table is common.

Phrase Breakdown

Lo digo

loh DEE-goh

I say it / I mean it

This is used to explain a reason. The 'g' is soft between the vowels.

Example

Lo digo en serio.

I mean it seriously.

Words in this phrase

Lo

[loh]

it

A direct object pronoun meaning it, often referring to a plan, meeting, or task.

Example

Lo confirmamos por correo después del evento.

We’ll confirm it by email after the event.

digo

[DEE-goh]

I say

First person present of 'decir'.

Example

Siempre digo la verdad.

I always tell the truth.

por el ruido.

pohr ehl RWEE-doh

because of the noise.

Use a strong rolled 'r' in 'ruido' and falling intonation.

Example

Cerré la ventana por el ruido.

I closed the window because of the noise.

Words in this phrase

por

[pohr]

because of

Here 'por' gives the reason for something.

Example

No salgo por la lluvia.

I'm not going out because of the rain.

el

[ehl]

the

A definite article used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

«El» ambiente en la oficina es agradable.

The atmosphere in the office is pleasant.

ruido

[RWEE-doh]

noise

Loud or unpleasant sound.

Example

El ruido de la música es muy fuerte.

The noise of the music is very loud.

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