qué quiere decir

The Spanish phrase [qué quiere decir](javascript:void(0)) literally translates to "what does it want to say." However, idiomatically, it means "what does it mean?" or "what do you mean?" depending on context. It is commonly used to ask for the meaning of a word, phrase, or something unclear. For example, when you don't understand a word, you ask: "¿[qué quiere decir](javascript:void(0)) esa palabra?" meaning "what does that word mean?" When asking someone for clarification in a conversation, it can also mean "what do you mean?" or "what are you trying to say?" This phrase functions idiomatically because things don't literally want to say something, but it is a natural way to inquire about meaning in Spanish.