Signification
To be incorrect in one's statement or opinion.
Contexte culturel
In Spain, 'No llevas razón' is almost as common as 'No tienes razón'. It implies you aren't 'carrying' the truth with you. Argentines might use 'Cualquiera' (Whatever/Anything) as a slang way to say someone is talking nonsense or 'no tiene razón'. It is common to soften the blow of 'no tienes razón' with 'fíjate que...' (notice that...) to be more polite.
The 'Tener' Rule
Remember that in Spanish, states of mind or logic are often 'possessions'. You have hunger, you have fear, and you have reason.
Avoid 'Ser'
Never say 'Soy razón'. It sounds like you are saying 'I am the concept of Reason itself'.
Signification
To be incorrect in one's statement or opinion.
The 'Tener' Rule
Remember that in Spanish, states of mind or logic are often 'possessions'. You have hunger, you have fear, and you have reason.
Avoid 'Ser'
Never say 'Soy razón'. It sounds like you are saying 'I am the concept of Reason itself'.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence.
Tú ___ razón, el examen es mañana.
In Spanish, we use 'tener' with 'razón'.
Fill in the missing word to say 'He is not right'.
Él no ___ razón.
The third person singular of 'tener' is 'tiene'.
Match the response to the statement.
Statement: '2 + 2 son 5'.
When someone makes a mathematical error, they 'do not have reason'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: El cielo es verde. B: No, tú ___ ___.
The full phrase is 'no tienes razón'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
To be wrong: English vs Spanish
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesTú ___ razón, el examen es mañana.
In Spanish, we use 'tener' with 'razón'.
Él no ___ razón.
The third person singular of 'tener' is 'tiene'.
Statement: '2 + 2 son 5'.
When someone makes a mathematical error, they 'do not have reason'.
A: El cielo es verde. B: No, tú ___ ___.
The full phrase is 'no tienes razón'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsYes, but it's less common. Adding 'la' makes it sound like you are referring to 'The Reason' in a more philosophical or specific way.
It depends on the tone. In Spanish, it is a neutral way to disagree, but adding 'creo que' (I think that) makes it softer.
Expressions liées
Tener razón
contrastTo be right.
Estar equivocado
synonymTo be mistaken.
Meter la pata
relatedTo screw up / put one's foot in it.
