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To dislike someone intensely, to find someone unbearable or annoying.
문화적 배경
In Spain, 'no tragar' is often used in the context of 'tertulias' (social debates). It's very common to hear it in bars when talking about football rivals or politicians. While 'no tragar' is used, Mexicans often prefer 'caer gordo' or 'no pasar'. 'Ese tipo me cae gordísimo' is a very common alternative. Argentines use 'no bancar' (from 'banco', to support/hold up). If you don't 'bancás' someone, you can't stand their weight. In Colombia, you might hear 'no masticar' (not to chew). It adds an extra layer to the digestive metaphor—you can't even start the process of accepting them.
Use 'ni en pintura'
If you want to sound like a native, always add 'ni en pintura' when you really want to emphasize your dislike.
Watch the 'me'
Remember: 'No trago' = I don't like. 'No me trago' = I don't believe. This is a very common B2 error.
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To dislike someone intensely, to find someone unbearable or annoying.
Use 'ni en pintura'
If you want to sound like a native, always add 'ni en pintura' when you really want to emphasize your dislike.
Watch the 'me'
Remember: 'No trago' = I don't like. 'No me trago' = I don't believe. This is a very common B2 error.
Regional variations
If you are in Mexico, try using 'no lo paso' to sound more local.
셀프 테스트
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'tragar' and the personal 'a' if necessary.
Yo no ________ mi vecino porque siempre hace ruido.
The subject is 'Yo' (trago) and the object is a person (vecino), so we need the personal 'a'.
Which sentence expresses the strongest dislike?
Choose the most emphatic option:
Adding 'ni en pintura' makes the expression of dislike absolute and very strong.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: ¿Quieres que invite a Marta a la cena? B: ¡No, por favor! Sabes que ________.
Marta is female, so we use the direct object pronoun 'la'. 'No me la trago' would mean 'I don't believe her lie'.
🎉 점수: /3
시각 학습 자료
Levels of Dislike in Spanish
연습 문제 은행
3 연습 문제Yo no ________ mi vecino porque siempre hace ruido.
The subject is 'Yo' (trago) and the object is a person (vecino), so we need the personal 'a'.
Choose the most emphatic option:
Adding 'ni en pintura' makes the expression of dislike absolute and very strong.
A: ¿Quieres que invite a Marta a la cena? B: ¡No, por favor! Sabes que ________.
Marta is female, so we use the direct object pronoun 'la'. 'No me la trago' would mean 'I don't believe her lie'.
🎉 점수: /3
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문No es una grosería (insulto), pero es muy informal y directo. Solo úsalo con gente de confianza.
Sí, se puede usar con animales si te resultan molestos, aunque es menos común que con personas.
'Me cae mal' es más suave. 'No trago' implica que la persona te resulta insoportable.
Sí: 'Nunca lo tragué' (I never could stand him).
Solo en la parte oral si el contexto es una conversación informal con un amigo. Evítalo en la parte escrita.
Es cuando alguien 'se te atraganta' (gets stuck in your throat). Es una forma más pasiva de decir que no tragas a alguien.
Sí, es una de las expresiones de desagrado más universales en el país.
I find him/her unbearable o I have a strong aversion to him/her.
No, para comida se dice 'no me gusta' o 'no puedo comer'. 'No tragar' para comida es literal (no poder pasar el alimento).
Porque simboliza la aceptación. Si no puedes 'tragar' a alguien, no puedes aceptarlo en tu espacio.
관련 표현
Caer mal
similarTo dislike someone
No soportar
synonymTo not be able to stand someone
Tener entre ceja y ceja
similarTo have someone in your crosshairs
Ser un pesado
builds onTo be an annoying/heavy person
Hacer la cruz a alguien
specialized formTo cross someone off your list
