negar

/neɣaɾ/
verb★Intermediate
◆ What It Really Means
to deny or refuse something, often in a formal or polite manner
Literal Meaning
to deny or refuse something
Literal Breakdown
rootto deny
◇ Mental Image
None
◈ When to Use
Formal or polite refusal or denial
◉ Cultural Note
This verb is used in many Latin American countries to express refusal or denial.
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formalinformal

to deny or refuse something

No negué que fuera un buen día.

I didn't deny that it was a good day.

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Used to refuse or deny something, often in a formal or polite manner.

Collocations

negar algoto deny something

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💡Pro Tip

Use negar with a negative verb

For example, 'No negué que fuera un buen día' (I didn't deny that it was a good day).

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'negare', meaning 'to deny'.

📝Usage Notes

This verb is used to express refusal or denial, often in a formal or polite manner.

Word Breakdown

root
to deny
verb
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