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"Nah" is an interjection which is often translated as "no", and "fuck no" is a phrase which is often translated as "ni madres". Learn more about the difference between "nah" and "fuck no" below.
nah(
nah
)
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
(slang)
(negative)
a. no
Do you want to go out with me? - Nah.¿Quieres salir conmigo? - No.
b. nop
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
I was going to study, but nah. I don't need good grades.Iba a estudiar, pero nop. No necesito buenas calificaciones.
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fuck no(
fuhk
 
no
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase that is crude, indecent, and generally rejected by society.
(vulgar)
(general)
a. ni madres
A word or phrase that is crude, indecent, and generally rejected by society.
(vulgar)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
Do you have five bucks you can lend me? - Fuck no. You still own me 20 from last week.¿Tienes cinco dólares para prestarme? - Ni madres. Todavía me debes 20 de la semana pasada.
b. ni cagando
A word or phrase that is crude, indecent, and generally rejected by society.
(vulgar)
Regionalism used in Chile
(Chile)
Regionalism used in Ecuador
(Ecuador)
Regionalism used in Paraguay
(Paraguay)
Do you want to go to that club next to the square? - Fuck no. That place is for losers.¿Quieres ir a esa disco al lado de la plaza? - Ni cagando. Ese sitio es para huevones.
c. ni en pedo
A word or phrase that is crude, indecent, and generally rejected by society.
(vulgar)
Regionalism used in Nicaragua
(Nicaragua)
Regionalism used in Paraguay
(Paraguay)
(River Plate)
Would you watch my dog for me today? - Fuck no! The last time I did that he shit on my rug.¿Cuidarías mi perro hoy? - Ni en pedo. La última vez que hice eso se cagó en mi alfombra.
d. ni por el putas
A word or phrase that is crude, indecent, and generally rejected by society.
(vulgar)
Regionalism used in Colombia
(Colombia)
Do you want to dance? - With you? Fuck no.¿Quieres bailar? - ¿Contigo? Ni por el putas.
e. un cojón
A word or phrase that is crude, indecent, and generally rejected by society.
(vulgar)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
Hey can you wash the dishes? I'm going out with some friends. - Fuck no! You wash your own goddamn dishes!¿Oye, fregarías los platos? Voy a salir con unos amigos. - ¡Un cojón! Friega los platos tú, ¡que son tuyos!
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