How to Say ‘But the app said that it was possible.’ in Spain Spanish
Pero en la aplicación decía que se podía.
💬 Usage Tip: In Spanish, note the impersonal use of 'decía' for 'it said'.
🇪🇸 In Spain: Miscommunications between apps and actual services can occur, so it's always good to confirm.
Phrase Breakdown
Pero
But
Used to introduce a contrasting statement.
Quería ir, pero no pude.
I wanted to go, but I couldn't.
en la aplicación
in the app
Refers to something within a mobile or computer application.
Lo vi en la aplicación.
I saw it in the app.
decía que se podía.
it said it was possible.
Indicates that the app suggested something was feasible.
La página decía que se podía cambiar.
The page said it could be changed.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Pero
[PEH-roh]
But
Used to introduce a contrasting statement.
Pero en la aplicación decía eso.
But in the app, it said that.
en
[ehn]
in
Used to indicate inclusion within something else.
En la aplicación se ve claro.
In the app, it is clear.
la
[lah]
the
A definite article used to specify a noun.
La aplicación lo confirma.
The app confirms it.
aplicación
[ah-plee-kah-SYOHN]
application
A software on a device serving a specific purpose.
Revisa en la aplicación del móvil.
Check in the mobile application.
decía
[deh-SEE-ah]
said
Past tense of 'say', to have expressed something vocally.
La aplicación decía eso antes.
The application said that before.
que
[keh]
that
Introducing a clause, expressing a reason.
Decía que era posible.
It said it was possible.
se
[seh]
it
Used to refer to a thing previously mentioned.
Se podía usar la tarjeta.
It was possible to use the card.
podía
[poh-DEE-ah]
was possible
Could be done or achieved at that time.
Se podía pagar con tarjeta.
It was possible to pay with a card.
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