Spanish phrase
¿Cómo se dice ~ en ~?
Meaning
How is ___ said in ___?
When to use it
Asks how to say a word or phrase in another language. Polite, neutral request used to ask for translations or start a language-focused conversation.
Example dialogue
¿Cómo se dice 'excuse me' en español?
How is 'excuse me' said in Spanish?
Se dice 'disculpe' o 'perdón'.
People say 'excuse me' or 'sorry'.