Qué va
Example: ¿Quieres salir? ¡Qué va, estoy muy cansado hoy!
Definition
"Qué va" is a Spanish expression used to strongly deny or reject a suggestion or idea, often conveying surprise or disbelief. It can be translated as 'No way' or 'Not at all,' and is commonly used in casual conversations to emphasize refusal or disagreement.
Etymology
The phrase "qué va" combines the interrogative 'qué' meaning 'what' and the verb 'va,' the third person singular present form of 'ir,' meaning 'to go.' Originally, it may have implied 'what goes?' but evolved colloquially to express strong negation or disbelief. Did you know? It's a versatile phrase often used to quickly dismiss something with a punch of personality.
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"Qué va" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A1) - parte 1", containing 112 commonly used expressions.
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