when answering the phone?
2007-06-03 11:05:34 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
It is an expression.
The same as you say in English: Yes, Hello, etc.
In Spanish, we say: Alo, si, diga, bueno
the literal translation would be: say
2007-06-03 11:19:21 · answer #1 · answered by Martha P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
diga means say. It is use when talking in a more proper manner. Is a greeting. Note that even though it means say it does not have the same conotation. It is not a simple say it is more proper. You would use "dime" for your friends and known people. "diga" would be more for respect. Well, sort of.
2007-06-03 11:10:15 · answer #2 · answered by mr_gees100_peas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It literally means "speak" but there are so many ways to answer the phone like: bueno, hola, Si diga?. etc
2007-06-07 08:44:53 · answer #3 · answered by Portabjoan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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when answering the phone?
2015-08-13 01:10:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk, or speak.
Sometimes people answer the phone that way.
"Diga me" means tell me.
Who's there (who's speaking) would be "quien habla."
2007-06-03 11:08:17 · answer #5 · answered by Bad Kitty! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exist too many forms "Diga", "Si" ,"Bueno" ,"Hola" (Just for know who's calling)
2007-06-03 11:09:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a command- to speak
diga me - means speak to me.
2007-06-03 11:08:04 · answer #7 · answered by Clawndike 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Toca (from the verb 'tocar', meaning 'to touch') In this sentence though, it has a different meaning: Me toco cuidar al gato---It was my turn to take care of the cat.
2016-04-10 23:18:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably the closest English expression in that context would be "Go ahead."
2007-06-03 11:14:31 · answer #9 · answered by jamesfrankmcgrath 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"whos calling?"
2007-06-03 11:07:23 · answer #10 · answered by no name 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋