dice di aver

says to have

→ dire
phrase Rare #31,966
says to have Used to report that someone claims they have done something. Often followed by a past participle or another infinitive.
IT: Luca dice di aver finito i compiti.
EN: Luca says he has finished his homework.

E tua madre dice di aver parlato con tuo padre dopo.

And your mother says she talked to your father afterward.

— Anatomia di una caduta (2023)

Dice di aver iniziato a preparare la sua difesa.

He says he has started preparing his defense.

— Norimberga (2025)

Dice di aver letto molto sull'argomento ma non sembra preparato.

He says he's read a lot on the subject but doesn't seem prepared.

Mary dice di aver incontrato mio padre.

Mary says she met my father.

Tom dice di aver vinto.

Tom says he won.

Questa signorina dice di aver comprato un paio di scarpe da te.

This young lady says she bought a pair of shoes from you.

— Marty Supreme (2025)

Dice di aver intervistato una spia indiana.

He says he interviewed an Indian spy.

— Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015)