¡no me digas!
The English phrase "no dip sherlock" can be translated into Spanish as ¡no me digas!
The phrase is a sarcastic expression used to tell someone that they have stated something very obvious.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase no me digas literally translates to "don't tell me".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
While ¡no me digas! can be used genuinely to express surprise, when it is used for sarcasm, it is an informal expression. Similarly, No, ¿en serio? serves as an informal way to provide a sarcastic or rhetorical response to an obvious statement.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the colloquial expression ¡No manches! can be used informally to convey disbelief or sarcastic agreement.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase ¡no me digas! uses the negative singular imperative form of the verb decir (to tell).
Did you know?
- In Spain, a common way to express the same 'no dip sherlock' sentiment is by using the word claro, which means 'of course' but is often spat out sarcastically.
- In certain regions, you can replace the verb with no me cuentes, which translates to 'don't tell me stories', serving the exact same sarcastic purpose.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the sarcasm in ¡no me digas! is signaled by an exaggerated rising and falling intonation, which can make the phrase sound like a song.
Examples in context
- Este examen es difícil. / No, ¿en serio? ¡Gracias por la información!This exam is difficult. / No, really? Thanks for the information!
- Está lloviendo afuera. / ¡No digas! Gracias por la primicia.It's raining outside. / No dip Sherlock! Thanks for the breaking news.
- ¡No me digas!No kidding!
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are talking in their living room.
- DanielSofía, creo que va a llover.Sofía, I think it is going to rain.
- Sofía¡No me digas!, el cielo está negro.No kidding!, the sky is black.
- DanielSí, es muy obvio.Yes, it is very obvious.
- SofíaLo sé, Daniel.I know, Daniel.
