Claro que no
Example: ¿Quieres salir? Claro que no, estoy cansado hoy.
Definition
"Claro que no" is a Spanish expression used to firmly deny or reject a question or suggestion, equivalent to saying 'of course not' or 'definitely not' in English. It emphasizes a negative response with clarity and certainty.
Etymology
The phrase "claro que no" combines "claro," meaning clear or obvious, and "que no," meaning 'that not.' It literally translates as 'clear that not,' reflecting a straightforward denial. Did you know? This phrase is commonly used in everyday Spanish to express a strong negative answer.
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"Claro que no" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A1) - parte 1", containing 112 commonly used expressions.
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