¡Quia!
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¡Quia!(
kee
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ah
)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
1. (colloquial) (old-fashioned) (used to express denial or incredulity) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
Regionalism used in Spain
a. No way! (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¿Volverás a tu pueblo por vacaciones? - ¡Quia! No soporto los cotilleos.Will you go back to your hometown on vacation? - No way! I can't stand all the gossip.
b. Not on your life! (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Alberto debe de andar por los 45 años más o menos. - ¡Quia! Tiene más de 50.Alberto must be around 45 years old. - Not on your life! He's over 50.
c. Never! (colloquial) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Luisa dice que se va a casar con Daniel. - ¡Quia! Estás de broma, ¿no?Luisa says she's going to marry Daniel. Never! You're kidding, aren't you?
d. No!
¿Te vienes a dar una vuelta? - Quia, tengo mucho que hacer.Do you want to go for a walk? - No, I've got lots to do.
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