No. 1,083 in Portuguese
dizem
"Dizem" means "they say" or "it is said" in English.
In a sentence
Dizem que amanhã vai chover.
They say that it will rain tomorrow.
Here, 'dizem' is used in an impersonal form to convey information that is reported or commonly believed.
Dizem que ela sempre chega atrasada.
They say that she always arrives late.
In this sentence, 'dizem' refers to what people generally say about someone's habitual behavior.
Dizem que o filme é muito bom.
They say the movie is very good.
Here, 'dizem' is used to reflect a generalized opinion or rumor regarding the movie's quality.
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