Ni hablar
Example: ¿Quieres salir esta noche? Ni hablar, estoy cansado.
Definition
"Ni hablar" is a Spanish expression used to firmly reject or refuse something, equivalent to saying 'no way' or 'no chance' in English. It conveys a strong negative response, often implying that the idea or proposal is completely out of the question.
Etymology
The expression "ni hablar" literally means 'not even to talk' in Spanish, combining 'ni' (not even) and 'hablar' (to talk). It evolved as a way to emphasize that even discussing a particular idea is unacceptable, reflecting a strong and definitive refusal.
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"Ni hablar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A1) - parte 1", containing 112 commonly used expressions.
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