dice

to say something, especially when you are not sure if it is true or correct

dice, afirma, sostiene

• say that-clause

Collocations say the truth · say hello

• He says he's from New York.

  Dice que es de Nueva York.

to repeat exactly what someone has said or written

dice, repite, menciona

• say that-clause

Collocations say something word for word · say what someone has said

• She says, 'I'm not coming.'

  Ella dice: 'No vengo.'

a small object with numbers on it that is used in games or for gambling

dado, cubilete

Collocations throw the dice

• He rolled the dice and got a six.

  Tiró los dados y sacó un seis.