Significado
A negative answer denying permission to someone.
Contexto cultural
Americans often use 'I'm afraid not' to soften the blow. British speakers might use 'I'm afraid you can't' to be polite.
Tone matters
Add a smile if you want to be less harsh.
Significado
A negative answer denying permission to someone.
Tone matters
Add a smile if you want to be less harsh.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the sentence.
A: Can I go to the party? B: ____, you can't.
The phrase is 'No, you can't'.
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Banco de ejercicios
1 ejerciciosA: Can I go to the party? B: ____, you can't.
The phrase is 'No, you can't'.
🎉 Puntuación: /1
Preguntas frecuentes
1 preguntasIt depends on your tone.
Frases relacionadas
I'm afraid not
similarPolite refusal