debo decirle

I must tell him, her, or you

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phrase Rare #32,438
I must tell him, her, or you “Le” can refer to him, her, or someone addressed formally as “you”; context makes the meaning clear.
SP: Debo decirle la verdad.
EN: I must tell you the truth.

¿Qué debo decirle?

What should I tell them?

— Familia en renta (2025)

Hay cosas que debo decirle en privado.

There are things I need to tell you in private.

— La Escafandra Y La Mariposa (2007)

¿Por qué no debo decirle?

Why shouldn’t I tell them?

Debo decirle que el comprador es un hombre muy generoso.

I must tell you that the buyer is a very generous man.

— Jean de Florette (1986)

Claro, debo decirle.

Of course, I must tell you.

Galia, debo decirle, que la envidio un poco.

Galia, I must tell you, I envy you a little.

— Ирония судьбы, или С легким паром! (1976)

Hay algo que debo decirle.

There's something I must tell you.

Debo decirle que éste es nuestro primer viaje al extranjero.

I must tell you that this is our first trip abroad.

— Summertime (1955)

¿Pero qué debo decirle a los chicos de parte de papá?

But what should I tell the boys from Dad?

— Perros de Reserva (1992)

Debo decirle algo.

I have to tell you something.

— Suspiria: Alarido (1977)

Debo decirle, Isak, que Anders y yo estamos casi comprometidos.

I must tell you, Isak, that Anders and I are almost engaged.

— Fresas salvajes (1957)