Spanish Phrase
Di qué suplementos tomas.
Meaning
The sentence is a direct, informal request: ‘Tell me what supplements you take.’ It is used when you want to know someone’s dietary or fitness regimen. The command is informal; adding ‘por favor’ or using the formal ‘diga’ softens the tone.
When to use
Use this phrase in casual conversations about health, fitness, or nutrition—e.g., when chatting with a gym buddy, a personal trainer, or a friend who is interested in supplements. In more formal or polite contexts, switch to ‘Dígame qué suplementos toma’ or add a courtesy phrase.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Diquésuplementostomas
Imperative of decir
‘Di’ is the informal (tú) imperative form of the verb ‘decir’, used to give a direct command.
Interrogative pronoun ‘qué’
‘qué’ introduces a question within a command, meaning ‘what’. It always carries an accent.
Direct object ‘suplementos’
‘suplementos’ is a plural noun meaning ‘supplements’; it functions as the object of the verb ‘tomar’.
Present indicative of ‘tomar’
‘tomas’ is the second‑person singular present indicative of ‘tomar’, meaning ‘you take’.
🗨In Conversation
Di qué suplementos tomas.
Tell me what supplements you take.
Tomo proteína de suero, omega‑3 y una multivitamina.
I take whey protein, omega‑3, and a multivitamin.
✕Common Mistakes
Diga qué suplementos tomas.
‘Diga’ is the formal imperative, but it should match the verb form ‘toma’ (formal you). Mixing formal and informal forms sounds unnatural.
Di que suplementos tomas.
Missing the accent on ‘qué’ changes it from a question word to a conjunction, altering the meaning.
Di qué suplemento tomas.
If you mean multiple supplements, keep the plural ‘suplementos’; using singular changes the nuance.
↔Alternatives
Dime qué suplementos tomas.
Tell me what supplements you take.
¿Qué suplementos tomas?
What supplements do you take?
¿Podrías decirme qué suplementos tomas?
Could you tell me what supplements you take?
Dígame qué suplementos toma.
Tell me what supplements you take. (formal)
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, health and fitness topics can be personal, so it’s courteous to preface the request with a polite phrase like ‘por favor’ or to use the formal form when speaking with someone you don’t know well. Also, the word ‘suplementos’ can refer to vitamins, protein powders, herbal extracts, etc., so be ready to clarify if needed.