Example: No estic per romanços quan tinc molta feina pendent.
Definition
"No estar per romanços" is a Catalan expression used to indicate that someone is not in the mood for excuses, stories, or unnecessary talk, especially when they have important tasks to focus on or when they are busy. For example, it means not wanting distractions when busy.
Translations
Not be in the mood for nonsense
No estar para tonterías
Niet in voor gedoe
Ne pas être d'humeur
Keine Lust auf Spielchen haben
Etymology
The phrase "No estar per romanços" literally translates to 'not being for stories' in Catalan. "Romanços" refers to tales or long explanations. The expression likely evolved to convey impatience or unwillingness to listen to lengthy or irrelevant stories, especially when one is occupied or stressed.
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Not be in the mood for nonsense