Meaning
A question to ask for a translation or pronunciation.
Cultural Background
In Mexico, people are very friendly and will often add '¿verdad?' at the end of their answer to confirm you understood. In Spain, you might hear '¿Cómo se llama esto?' (What is this called?) just as often as '¿Cómo se dice?'
Add context
Always add 'en español' to avoid confusion if you are in a multilingual environment.
Meaning
A question to ask for a translation or pronunciation.
Add context
Always add 'en español' to avoid confusion if you are in a multilingual environment.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
¿______ se dice 'apple' en español?
The phrase is 'Cómo se dice'.
Choose the correct phrase.
Which is correct?
The impersonal 'se' requires the singular 'dice'.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercises¿______ se dice 'apple' en español?
The phrase is 'Cómo se dice'.
Which is correct?
The impersonal 'se' requires the singular 'dice'.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes, it is neutral and polite.
It makes the verb impersonal, meaning 'one says'.
Related Phrases
¿Qué significa...?
contrastWhat does it mean?
¿Cómo se llama...?
similarWhat is it called?
