As we all know, there are many words in our vocabulary that can cause us confusion when it comes to writing them correctly, either because we don’t know what letter it is written with, if it is written together or separately, etc.
In this case, we have a question as to whether the word “dige” is written with “g” or with “j”, so we are going to see the differences in spelling and find out how to spell it correctly.
In general, this is an example of words that can cause doubts because they appear to be homonymous words, (that is, words that are pronounced the same but are written differently are homonymous), but the truth is that they are not. Some examples of homonymous words are: baca – cow or grass – herb.
On the other hand, there are other words that, changing a letter, can also seem homonymous, as is the case with “dige” and “dije”, but that does not mean that this word is spelled correctly in both ways. Other examples are: collect-collect, direct-direct or protect-protect.
Say
If we look for the word “dige” written with “g” in the dictionary we can confirm that it does not appear in it. This is because this word written with “g” is not accepted by the Royal Spanish Academy of Language, so it will not appear in the dictionary and therefore its use is incorrect.
We must avoid using this word with “g” since it is a misspelling.
I said
On the other hand, the word I said with the “j” instead of with the “g”, it is included in the dictionary, and this is the correct way to write this word.
“I said” corresponds to the first person singular of the past perfect tense of the verb to say. That is, this word corresponds to the verb say but conjugated in time and person.
Examples of use of the word “said”:
- I told you that the exam was very difficult, because only three people managed to pass.
- I told Juan that we would meet at the ice cream parlor in the park at 5, come along if you want.
Definitions of the verb say
Since the word “I said” corresponds to a conjugation of the verb to say, we must look for its meaning in this (remember that I said corresponds to the past, so its meaning in this case will also refer to the past).
The meanings recognized by the RAE of the verb say are:
- Express something using words
For example: She told me that the bathroom on this floor was broken, that’s why I went up.
- Express by demonstration some house without having to use words.
For example: His face said it all, he didn’t like what we told him.
- Express the name or way of calling something or someone
For example: Maria is called “la fashion” and she doesn’t stop going shopping.
- The verb say is used to assure and give an opinion
For example: Manuel said that he does not believe in the government, because they are a bunch of corrupt people.
- As a way of expressing that something begins and said home
- Accept or agree to something for simple convenience
Red says good to a brown girl.
- Express something to oneself without using words.
When I was in the exam I said to myself: you studied this part in front of the TV, and then I began to remember.
- It is used when we want to maintain an expression, or even to maintain an advice, opinion or something.
For example: I always tell you the same thing, if you fail you will have to go to review classes in the summer.
Synonyms of say
When we write or speak and we need to repeat a word with the same meaning several times, we can always resort to synonyms, so we won’t be so repetitive or tiresome for always naming the same word.
The synonyms of the verb say according to their meaning are:
- With the meaning of manifesting something: inform, disclose, express, declare, speak, communicate.
- With the meaning of assuring something: assert, sustain affirm.
- With the meaning of mentioning something: indicate, allude, refer.
- With the meaning of naming someone or something: name, call, designate, qualify, name.
Remember that these are the general synonyms of the verb to say, if you want the specific synonym of “I said” you must conjure one of these verbs in the corresponding tense and person (first person singular of the past perfect tense of indicative.
Expressions with the verb say
what do you say This expression demonstrates the rarity or strangeness about something.
For example: What do you say? I can’t believe they broke up, they seemed so happy together.
Say to say Talk about a topic even if you don’t know about it. For example: he said it just to say, he doesn’t really understand soccer.
Surely now your doubts about how to write dige or said have been resolved, so remember to use this word properly and avoid unnecessary spelling errors.