no decir nada

no decir nada(
noh
 
deh
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seer
 
nah
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dah
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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.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. not to say anything
Prométeme que no dirás nada a nadie de lo que te conté.Promise you won't say anything to anyone about what I told you.
Cuando Lola está tan enojada, es mejor no decir nada.When Lola is so angry, it's better not to say anything.
b. to say nothing
¿Cómo reaccionó tu padre cuando le dijiste que habías reprobado el examen de matemáticas? - No dijo nada, pero me temo lo peor.How did your father react when you told him you had failed the math test? - He said nothing, but I fear the worst.
Luis es un buen compañero. Estoy seguro de que no le dirá nada al jefe de nuestra metedura de pata.Luis is a good colleague. I'm sure he'll say nothing to the boss about our mistake.
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