dime a ver: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  SpainLatin AmericaGeneral Spanishinformalcolloquial
  • Tell me; a prompt or request for information or explanation.
  • Go on; used to invite someone to continue speaking or to reveal what they know.

  Examples

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  • Dime a ver qué pasó en la reunión de ayer, no me contaste nada.

    Tell me what happened in yesterday’s meeting, you didn’t tell me anything.

  • ¿Puedes dime a ver cómo resolviste ese problema con el cliente?

    Can you tell me how you solved that problem with the client?

  • Dime a ver si necesitas ayuda con el proyecto, no dudes en pedírmela.

    Tell me if you need help with the project, don’t hesitate to ask me.

• 2.

  SpainLatin Americainformal
  • Ask to see or demonstrate something; an informal prompt equivalent to 'show me' or 'let's see.'

  Examples

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  • Dime a ver ese dibujo que hiciste, quiero ver cómo te quedó.

    Show me that drawing you made, I want to see how it turned out.

  • Cuando me dijo que había hecho un pastel, le dije: 'Dime a ver, quiero probarlo.'

    When he told me he had made a cake, I said, 'Show me, I want to try it.'

  • Si tienes ese informe listo, dime a ver para revisarlo juntos.

    If you have that report ready, show me so we can review it together.