No dar crédito
Example: No doy crédito a lo que me acabas de contar.
Definition
"No dar crédito" is a Spanish expression meaning to be unable to believe or accept something as true or real. It is often used when someone is shocked or surprised by information, such as in the phrase, 'No doy crédito a lo que me acabas de contar,' meaning 'I can't believe what you just told me.'
Etymology
The phrase "no dar crédito" literally translates to 'not to give credit' in English. Its origin lies in the use of 'crédito' to mean trust or belief, similar to how credit is extended in financial or social contexts. Over time, it evolved into an idiom expressing disbelief or skepticism.
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"No dar crédito" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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to be unable to believe