say

US /seɪ/
UK /seɪ/
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1.

dire, esprimere

utter words so as to convey information, an opinion, or a feeling; express in words

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He didn't say anything.
Non ha detto niente.
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What did you say?
Cosa hai detto?
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speakutterexpressstatedeclare
2.

significare, indicare

have a particular meaning or message

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What does this paragraph say?
Cosa dice questo paragrafo?
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The sign says 'No Parking'.
Il cartello dice 'Divieto di sosta'.
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meanindicateshowimplysuggest
1.

voce in capitolo, opinione

an opportunity to state one's opinion or to influence a decision

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Everyone should have their say in the matter.
Ognuno dovrebbe avere la sua opinione sulla questione.
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She had no say in the decision.
Non ha avuto voce in capitolo nella decisione.
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voiceinputopinioninfluencecontrol
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