ya le dije

I already told him/her

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phrase Uncommon #15,232
I already told him/her “Le” refers to the person being told and can mean him, her, or you (formal), depending on context.
SP: Ya le dije que llegaría tarde.
EN: I already told him I’d be late.

Ya le dije a mis padres que quiero una flauta de cumpleaños.

I already told my parents that I want a flute for my birthday.

Ya le dije, señor.

I already told you, sir.

— Duro de matar (1988)

Ya le dije eso a Tom.

I already told Tom that.

De todas maneras, yo ya le dije.

Anyway, I already told him.

— Elena sabe (2023)

Ya le dije, soy bueno haciendo cálculos.

I told you, I'm good at calculating.

Agradecen muchísimo el desayuno del cocinero, como ya le dije yo misma.

They’re very grateful for the cook’s breakfast, as I already told him myself.

No, ya le dije a papá.

No, I already told Dad.

— El secreto de sus ojos (2009)

¡Dile que ya le dije todo lo que sé!

Tell him I’ve already told him everything I know!

— El Bueno, El Malo y El Feo (1966)

Ya le dije.

I already told you.

— Le notti di Cabiria (1957)

Ya le dije a la abuela que no la quería.

I already told Grandma I didn't want her.

— Kiki: Entregas a Domicilio (1989)

Ya le dije todo a la policía.

I already told the police everything.