This is the 649th most frequent Spanish word.
dicen
"They say" or "say."
In this sentence, 'dicen' is used impersonally to indicate a general statement attributed to an unspecified group or collective knowledge.
Dicen que hoy lloverá.
They say that it will rain today.
Here, 'dicen' is used in the context of children actively stating their names, representing a direct action attributed to the subject, 'los niños'.
Los niños dicen sus nombres en voz alta.
The children say their names out loud.
In this interrogative sentence, 'dicen' refers to a specific group ('ellos') and inquires about their opinion or statement regarding the topic, highlighting the reception and expression of ideas.