Spanish Phrase
Di la fecha y la hora exactas.
Meaning
This phrase is a direct command asking someone to state the precise date and time. It implies a need for specific information, often in a formal or urgent context where accuracy is important. It's a straightforward request for factual details.
When to use
You would use this phrase when you need someone to provide very specific temporal information, such as confirming an appointment, reporting an incident, or documenting an event. It's a common instruction in administrative, legal, or logistical situations.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Dilafechaylahoraexactas
Di (Decir)
'Di' is the informal (tú) imperative form of the verb 'decir' (to say/to tell). It's used to give a direct command to a single person you address informally.
La fecha
'La fecha' means 'the date.' 'Fecha' is a feminine noun, hence it uses the feminine definite article 'la'.
Y
'Y' is the Spanish conjunction meaning 'and,' used to connect words or phrases.
La hora
'La hora' means 'the time.' 'Hora' is a feminine noun, also using the feminine definite article 'la'.
Exactas
'Exactas' is the feminine plural adjective meaning 'exact.' It agrees in gender and number with both 'fecha' and 'hora' which are feminine and plural in implication when combined.
🗨In Conversation
Necesito los detalles del incidente.
I need the incident details.
Di la fecha y la hora exactas.
Tell me the exact date and time.
✕Common Mistakes
Diga la fecha y la hora exacto.
Adjectives must agree in gender and number with the noun they modify. 'Fecha' and 'hora' are feminine plural, so 'exactas' is needed.
Habla la fecha y la hora exactas.
Use 'decir' (di) for 'to tell' or 'to say' specific information. 'Hablar' means 'to speak' in general.
Di la fecha y la hora precisa.
While 'precisa' also means 'precise,' 'exactas' is more commonly paired with 'fecha y hora' for 'exact date and time' in this context.
↔Alternatives
Dame la fecha y la hora exactas.
Give me the exact date and time.
¿Cuál es la fecha y la hora exactas?
What is the exact date and time?
Necesito la fecha y la hora exactas.
I need the exact date and time.
Cultural Tip
Spanish communication can sometimes be more direct than in some other cultures, especially in formal or transactional contexts. This phrase is a direct command, which is perfectly acceptable when requesting specific information. However, in more casual settings, adding 'por favor' (please) would soften the request.