How to say “how do you say …?” in Spanish

“How do you say …?” in Spanish is ¿cómo se dice? ¿Cómo se dice dog en español?

In English, ¿cómo se dice? means “how do you say …?”.

“How do you say …?” in Spanish is ¿cómo se dice? (KOH-moh seh DEE-seh).

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How do you say “how do you say …?” in Spanish?

“How do you say …?” in Spanish is ¿cómo se dice? ¿Cómo se dice dog en español?

How do you pronounce cómo se dice?

Say it KOH-moh seh DEE-seh. The syllables in capitals are stressed: KOH and DEE. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.

What does cómo se dice mean in English?

In English, ¿cómo se dice? means “how do you say …?”.

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Updated 9 October 2026 · Pronunciation guides use Latin American Spanish.