eso no
/eso no/from spelling rules
The phrase eso no in Spanish translates to "not that".
The phrase is commonly used to correct a misconception or to clarify that a specific object or concept is not the one being discussed.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the demonstrative pronoun eso (that) and the negation no (not).
Which one should you use?
While no alone means "no", adding eso specifies that the speaker is rejecting a specific thing, idea or situation previously mentioned, such as saying "that's not it" or "not that".
How do you pronounce it?
/eso no/
Did you know?
- In certain dialects, eso no can be used as a conversational 'stop sign' to tell someone they have crossed a boundary or mentioned a forbidden topic, regardless of the literal meaning.
- In some Latin American dialects, repeating the no as no, eso no can serve as a rhythmic way to add emphasis or even a sense of humorous exasperation.
- The word eso comes from the Latin word ipsum, which was the neuter form of ipse, meaning 'self'.
Examples in context
- Permítame decirle que eso no es posible.Allow me to tell you that is not possible
- De ninguna manera, eso no puede ser.By no means, that cannot be
- Disculpe, pero eso no me parece adecuado.Excuse me, but that doesn't seem appropriate to me
- Lo siento, pero eso no está permitido.I'm sorry, but that is not allowed
- Eso no es verdad.That is not true.
- Si me preguntas, eso no me gusta.If you ask me, I don't like that.
- Eso no es mi problema.That is not my problem.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- Mateo¿Quieres comer sopa hoy?Do you want to eat soup today?
- ElenaEso no me apetece ahora.I don't feel like that right now.
- Mateo¿Y si pedimos una pizza?What if we order a pizza?
- Elena¡Eso sí me gusta!I do like that!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eso, no, CC BY-SA 4.0.
