Si més no
Example: Si més no, vindré a la festa dissabte a la tarda.
Definition
"Si més no" is a Catalan expression used to indicate a minimum condition or concession, similar to saying 'at least' or 'if nothing else' in English. It emphasizes that something will happen or be true even if no other conditions are met.
Etymology
The phrase "Si més no" in Catalan literally translates to 'if more not,' combining 'si' (if), 'més' (more), and 'no' (not). It evolved as an idiomatic expression to convey a minimum guarantee or concession in conversation.
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