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"Disagree" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "no estar de acuerdo", and "strongly disagree" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "no estar para nada de acuerdo". Learn more about the difference between "disagree" and "strongly disagree" below.
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)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. no estar de acuerdo
I find this painting disgusting. - Well I strongly disagree!Esta obra me resulta desagradable. - ¡No estoy para nada de acuerdo!
a. estar en desacuerdo con
Alex disagrees with Hernan about the best way to heat the pool.Alex está en desacuerdo con Hernán acerca de la mejor manera de calentar la piscina.
c. discrepar de
I disagree with his political philosophy generally, but I applaud his metropolitan park project.Discrepo de su filosofía política generalmente, pero aplaudo su proyecto del parque metropolitano.
3. (to quarrel)
a. discutir
Raul disagreed with Amanda and now they don't speak to each other anymore.Raúl discutió con Amanda, y ya no se hablan.
a. no cuadrar
You said $9,000 came in in this category last month, but that disagrees with the statement.Dijiste que ingresaron $9,000 en este rubro el mes pasado, pero eso no cuadra con el estado de cuenta.
b. no coincidir
I checked the balance twice and the numbers disagree.Revisé el saldo dos veces, y los números no coinciden.
b. sentarle mal
Would you like some fried chicken? - No, thanks. It disagrees with my stomach.¿Quieres pollo frito? - No, gracias. Me sienta mal al estómago.
strongly disagree(
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)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. no estar para nada de acuerdo
Lieberman's film is quite boring. - Well, I strongly disagree.La película de Lieberman es bastante aburrida. - Pues no estoy para nada de acuerdo.
b. estar totalmente en desacuerdo
Environmentalists strongly disagree with the government's policies on pollution.Los ecologistas están totalmente en desacuerdo con las políticas del gobierno en materia de contaminación.
c. disentir completamente
My mom and dad agree on some things and strongly disagree on others.Mis papás están de acuerdo en algunas cosas y disienten completamente en otras.
d. discrepar profundamente
To be honest, I strongly disagree with your decision.Para ser sinceros, discrepo profundamente de tu decisión.
