sin comentarios
/sin komentaɾjos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "no comment" is translated into Spanish as sin comentarios.
The phrase sin comentarios is used in professional or deflective contexts to officially refuse to relay further information. Much like in English, it is the type of response used by politicians or spokespeople who wish to avoid answering a specific question.
Meaning: "official" refusal to relay any further information (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition sin (without) and the plural noun comentarios (comments).
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form sin comentarios is the standard way to say "no comment", but the singular form sin comentario is also grammatically correct and carries the same meaning.
How do you pronounce it?
/sin komentaɾjos/
Did you know?
- The word sin is a close relative of the English word 'sans', which was borrowed from French. Both trace their roots back to the Latin word sine.
- Using sin comentarios during a casual chat with friends can sound robotic or overly dramatic because of its strong association with politics and the media.
- In some Spanish legal environments, saying sin comentarios can function as a formal exercise of the right to remain silent.
Examples in context
- Sin comentarios.No comment.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase sin comentarios.Tatoeba #2139076 by hayastan, translation #873323 by U2FS
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a workplace rumor in the hallway.
- LucíaJavier, ¿qué piensas del nuevo jefe?Javier, what do you think about the new boss?
- JavierPrefiero quedar sin comentarios.I prefer to say no comment.
- LucíaParece que no te gusta mucho.It seems like you don't like him much.
- JavierSigo sin comentarios, Lucía.I'm still saying no comment, Lucía.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “no comment” translations and entries sin comentarios, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
