a que no
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a que no(
ah
keh
noh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (idiom) (used in questions to dare someone do something)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. I dare you
¿A que no vas y le dices a ese chico tan guapo que quieres tener una cita con él?I dare you to go up to that cute boy and ask him out on a date.
b. I bet you can't
¿A que no nadas hasta las rocas y vuelves?I bet you can’t swim to the rocks and back.
c. I challenge you
¿A que no echas una partida de damas conmigo?I challenge you to a game of checkers.
2. (idiom) (used in questions as an intensifier)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¿A que no sabes quién se casa?Guess who's getting married!
Ya está limpia la herida y te he puesto una curita. ¿A que no te duele tanto ya?The wound is clean and I put a Band-Aid on it. It hurts less now, right?
3. (idiom) (used as a question tag in negative sentences)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
A ti te molesta la taladradora del vecino, pero no vas y se lo dices, ¿a que no?The neighbor's drill is annoying you, but you don't go tell him, do you?
No les gustaron mis enchiladas, ¿a que no?You didn't like my enchiladas, did you?
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