Signification
Emphatic disagreement; definitely no.
Contexte culturel
In Spain, this is used very directly. It is not considered rude to be this firm. Mexicans often add a 'claro' or 'para nada' to soften the blow, but 'por supuesto que no' remains a standard, strong refusal.
Tone matters
Use a firm tone to match the strength of the phrase.
Don't over-use
Using it too often can make you sound stubborn.
Signification
Emphatic disagreement; definitely no.
Tone matters
Use a firm tone to match the strength of the phrase.
Don't over-use
Using it too often can make you sound stubborn.
Teste-toi
Complete the phrase.
Por supuesto ____ no.
The connector 'que' is required.
Which is the correct emphatic 'no'?
Which phrase expresses strong disagreement?
Only this phrase expresses strong, emphatic disagreement.
🎉 Score : /2
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
2 exercicesPor supuesto ____ no.
The connector 'que' is required.
Which phrase expresses strong disagreement?
Only this phrase expresses strong, emphatic disagreement.
🎉 Score : /2
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsNo, it is direct but acceptable.
Yes, it is fine in professional emails.
Expressions liées
Claro que no
synonymOf course not
Ni hablar
similarNo way
De ninguna manera
similarIn no way
