say
say
seɪ
sei
British pronunciation
/seɪ/

Definizione e significato di "say"in inglese

to say
01

dire

to use words and our voice to show what we are thinking or feeling
Transitive: to say that
to say definition and meaning
example
Esempi
They said they were sorry for being late.
Hanno detto che erano spiacenti per il ritardo.
1.1

dire, affermare

used to talk about something that is reported or people believe is true
example
Esempi
The company is said to be expanding its operations to several new countries.
Si dice che l'azienda stia espandendo le sue operazioni in diversi nuovi paesi.
1.2

indicare, specificare

(of a text or visual representation) to provide specific information or directions
Transitive: to say a piece of information | to say to do sth | to say that
example
Esempi
The contract does n't say anything about bonuses.
Il contratto non dice nulla riguardo ai bonus.
1.3

esprimere, comunicare

to convey information, thoughts, or feelings indirectly, such as by gestures or expressions
Transitive: to say sth | to say that
example
Esempi
What is the painting trying to say about modern society?
Cosa sta cercando di dire il dipinto sulla società moderna?
1.4

dire, recitare

to utter the words or phrases of a prayer, speech, etc., particularly one learned earlier
Transitive: to say predetermined words
example
Esempi
They are saying their wedding vows in front of their family and friends right now.
Stanno dicendo i loro voti matrimoniali davanti alla famiglia e agli amici in questo momento.
1.5

indicare, segnare

(of a watch or clock) to show a particular time
Transitive: to say a time
example
Esempi
The clock on the wall says a quarter past twelve.
L'orologio sul muro segna un quarto dopo le dodici.
02

dire

to express one's point of view or opinion on something
Transitive: to say that
example
Esempi
What do you say we try the new restaurant that just opened up?
Che ne dici se proviamo il nuovo ristorante che ha appena aperto?
03

assumere

to suggest an example or assume something to be the case
Transitive: to say that | to say sth
example
Esempi
You could finish reading a 300-page book in, let 's say, a week if you read 50 pages a day.
Potresti finire di leggere un libro di 300 pagine in, diciamo, una settimana se leggi 50 pagine al giorno.
01

diritto di parlare

the right or chance to give an opinion about something
example
Esempi
In a democratic society, citizens have a say in how they are governed through voting and public discourse.
In una società democratica, i cittadini hanno voce in capitolo su come sono governati attraverso il voto e il dibattito pubblico.
01

dico che

used to draw attention to a remark or comment
Dialectamerican flagAmerican
example
Esempi
Say, I wanted to ask you something important.
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