Usages of dizer
O canalizador disse a verdade sobre o problema; nada de mentiras.
The plumber told the truth about the problem; no lies.
Às vezes, uma mentira pequena cria um problema grande; é melhor dizer a verdade.
Sometimes, a small lie creates a big problem; it’s better to tell the truth.
O empregado de mesa disse‑me que o caril não é muito picante.
The waiter told me that the curry is not very spicy.
Eu disse‑lhe que voltaremos em breve e que, da próxima vez, deixaremos outra gorjeta.
I told her that we will come back soon and that, next time, we will leave another tip.
Ele disse‑me também que “comer” é um verbo irregular importante.
He also told me that “comer” is an important irregular verb.
A guia disse‑nos que ia mostrar‑nos um tubarão bebé nesse aquário.
The guide told us that she was going to show us a baby shark in that aquarium.
A colega disse-me que a reunião foi remarcada para sexta-feira.
The colleague told me that the meeting was rescheduled for Friday.
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