Cómo se dice "not really" en español?
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I have a beginners Spanish test soon and in it somebody will likely say to me: "¿habla(s) español?" and I want to respond by saying something like "not really, hablo un poco". I know its basic but help would be appreciated.
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updated May 7, 2010
posted by Yoshimi123
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HI again, we would say:
La verdad es que no mucho. Hablo muy poco.
updated May 7, 2010
posted by 00494d19
Would "de veras" fit in this situation? Buenos días, H. - Delores--Lindsey, May 7, 2010
Not really, I speak it just a little = Realmente no, sólo lo hablo un poquito. - Mokay, May 7, 2010
Mokay: using both 'do' and 'can' is a bit much. Leave one of them out. - LateToDinner, May 7, 2010
OK, gracias. - Delores--Lindsey, May 7, 2010
De veras is positive: ¿De veras puedes hablar español? = Can you really speak Spanish? (Thanks LateToDinner) - Mokay, May 7, 2010
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"No mucho."
updated May 7, 2010
posted by tennismom
Whatever you say after that will probably confirm your ability level! - tennismom, May 7, 2010
