Dígale

"Dígale" is a Spanish imperative verb form derived from the verb "decir," meaning "to say" or "to tell." The phrase is commonly used in informal contexts, particularly in Latin America, to instruct someone to convey a message to another person. It is the second-person singular (tú) affirmative imperative form of "decir," which translates directly to "tell him/her/it" or "say to him/her/it."

In everyday conversation, "dígale" is often employed when addressing someone directly to pass along information to a third party. For example, if one wants to instruct a friend to inform their sibling about an event, they might say, "Dígale a tu hermano que llegué tarde." This translates to "Tell your brother that I arrived late." The use of "dígale" assumes familiarity and informality between the speaker and the person being addressed.

The verb "decir" is irregular in its conjugation, and "dígale" follows this pattern, with the stem changing to "dig-" in the imperative form. This form is distinct from the more formal "diga," which is used when addressing someone with "usted" or in more formal settings. The choice between "dígale" and "diga" often depends on the level of familiarity and the regional dialect.

While "dígale" is primarily used in spoken Spanish, it can also appear in written contexts, particularly in informal correspondence or literature that aims to replicate natural speech patterns. Its usage reflects the broader linguistic variations within the Spanish-speaking world, where informal imperatives like this one are widely understood and employed.