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Direct vs indirect speech: say/tell + clause
Direct vs indirect speech: say/tell + clause
Structure:
decir que + indicative (direct → indirect)
In reported speech, present becomes imperfect and preterite becomes pluperfect.
Example:
Dijo: 'Estoy cansado.' → Dijo que estaba cansado. **Translation:** He said: 'I am tired.' → He said he was tired.
Examples
Dijo: 'Estoy cansado.' → Dijo que estaba cansado.
He said: 'I am tired.' → He said he was tired.
Practice
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