Meaning
Por ejemplo, en una situación en la que alguien está contando una historia y menciona haber realizado una actividad, otra persona podría preguntar: «Did you say you went to the concert last night?» Esto significa: ¿Dijiste que fuiste al concierto anoche? Aquí, la persona está intentando confirmar si realmente escuchó correctamente que la otra persona fue al concierto.
Esta estructura es útil cuando hay dudas o cuando se desea más información sobre lo que se ha dicho. Al usar «Did you say you», el hablante está mostrando interés y busca aclarar detalles específicos de la conversación. Es una forma educada y efectiva de asegurar que la comunicación sea clara y precisa.
En resumen, «Did you say you» se emplea para verificar información previamente mencionada, y se puede traducir al español como «¿Dijiste que tú...?». Esta estructura ayuda a mantener conversaciones fluidas y a evitar malentendidos.
Today's Sentences
- Did you say you liked wine?
- Did you say you were single?
- Did you say you enjoy surfing?
- Did you say you were going camping?
- Did you say you run in the mornings?
- Writer's Note
01
Did you say you liked wine?
Situation 1
Thanks for meeting me for dinner.
Well thank you for inviting me.
I’m so glad we could sit down and get to know each other better.
Estoy muy contento de que pudiéramos sentarnos y conocernos mejor.
Did you say you liked wine?
I love wine.
Should we order a bottle?
¿Deberíamos pedir una botella?
Situation 2
I got you a gift from my trip to the winery.
Did you say you liked wine?
¿Dijiste que te gustaba el vino?
I enjoy wine very much.
I hope you like it.
This is such a thoughtful gift, thank you!
I will definitely open it on my day off this week.
Definitivamente lo abriré en mi día libre esta semana.
02
Did you say you were single?
Situation 1
Have you had lunch yet?
No.
I was thinking of taking a late lunch.
Estaba pensando en tomar un almuerzo tarde.
I’m meeting a friend and I thought we’d have lunch together.
Did you say you were single?
¿Dijiste que estabas soltero?
I am but I have a lot of work to do today.
Can we reschedule?
¿Podemos reprogramar?
Situation 2
Did you say you were single?
Actually, I just started seeing this guy from the gym.
That’s too bad.
I wanted to introduce you to my friend.
Quería presentarte a mi amigo.
How sweet of you to try and set us up.
But I’m currently in a relationship.
Pero actualmente estoy en una relación.
03
Did you say you enjoy surfing?
Situation 1
Did you say you enjoy surfing?
Yes, I go every weekend if the weather allows.
I was going to invite you to this surf club I go to.
I’d love to come and meet your friends.
It’s always nice to meet people that share the same hobby.
Siempre es agradable conocer personas que comparten el mismo hobby.
Situation 2
What did you do this weekend?
I went surfing with my boyfriend.
Did you say you enjoy surfing?
¿Dijiste que disfrutas del surfing?
I did. I go a few times a month with a group of friends.
We should go together some time.
04
Did you say you were going camping?
Situation 1
Gosh, it’s been such a long week.
Dios mío, ha sido una semana tan larga.
You’re telling me.
I’ve been waiting for the weekend since Monday.
He estado esperando el fin de semana desde el lunes.
What are you doing this weekend?
Did you say you were going camping?
¿Dijiste que ibas a ir de camping?
Yes, I’m leaving right after work.
Situation 2
Did you say you were going camping?
I’m packing my gear, as we speak.
Well, have fun and don’t forget your first aid and safety gear too.
Definitely.
If you’re up for it, we have room for one more person.
Si te animas, tenemos espacio para una persona más.
05
Did you say you run in the mornings?
Situation 1
It looks like you’ve lost some weight.
Really?
Yes.
Did you say you run in the mornings?
¿Dijiste que corres por las mañanas?
I go for a run before work three times a week.
Situation 2
Did you say you run in the mornings?
I run in the mornings on the weekend.
I get it.
It’s hard to wake up early before work.
Es difícil levantarse temprano antes del trabajo.
I’m definitely not a morning person.
Writer's Note
So how are some other ways to confirm what someone has said? Remember to be polite when you verify information with someone. Here are some phrases to help you understand and be understood.
- Could you repeat that?
- I’m afraid I don’t understand.
- Could you say that again?
- So, you mean/think/believe that ...
- Let me see if I’ve understood you correctly. You..
Adding "Please" after or before a phrase always makes the tone of what you're saying more respectful and polite.