Reported speech in the present
When relaying what someone else said—like a general statement or a daily horoscope—use a present-tense reporting verb such as dice (says) or predice (predicts). Connect the reporting verb to the statement with the conjunction que (that).
| My mother reads the horoscope and says that your sign has good luck today. | Mi madre lee el horóscopo y dice que tu signo tiene buena suerte hoy. |
| My horoscope predicts that I am going to meet someone important soon. | Mi horóscopo predice que voy a conocer a alguien importante pronto. |
Keeping the original tense
Because your reporting verb is in the present tense, the verb in the relayed statement doesn't change tense. Present and future predictions stay exactly the same after que.
| My sister says that her zodiac sign is always very positive. | Mi hermana dice que su signo del zodiaco siempre es muy positivo. |
| The astrologer says that you are going to find love and you are going to enjoy it. | El astrólogo dice que vas a encontrar el amor y lo vas a disfrutar. |
Astrological predictions
Reported speech is perfect for sharing astrological forecasts. You'll often see it paired with vocabulary about energy and the influence of the stars.
| The book says that the moon influences our energy. | El libro dice que la luna influye en nuestra energía. |
| The prediction says that one must work a lot to have success. | La predicción dice que hay que trabajar mucho para tener éxito. |
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