no pegar
/no peɡaɾ/from spelling rules
The phrase "no hitting" in Spanish is no pegar.
This phrase is used as a command to tell someone, frequently a child, to stop striking others.
How does it change in a sentence?
When giving a direct command to a single person you know well, such as a child, use the imperative form no pegues instead of the infinitive no pegar. When giving a direct command to a single person in a formal context, use the imperative form no pegue.
How do you pronounce it?
/no peɡaɾ/
Did you know?
- The word pegar is used in the phrase pegar un grito to describe shouting. In this context, it does not mean hitting, but rather 'letting out' a sudden sound.
- In some contexts, pegar refers to how well two things match. If a piece of clothing does not 'hit' or pega with another, it means they do not look good together.
- The verb pegar actually traces its roots back to the act of smearing something with 'pitch', a sticky substance from tree resin. While it means 'to hit' today, it originally described the process of coating something in a resinous glue.
Examples in context
- Niños, no peguen. Hay que ser amables entre nosotros.Children, no hitting. We should be kind to one another.
- Es fundamental que evitemos golpear a los demás.It's crucial that we avoid hitting others.
- En esta casa, no está permitido golpear a nadie.In this house, hitting is not allowed.
- Por favor, no le des golpes a tu hermanito.Please, don't hit your little brother.
- Mira, no pegues a tus amigos. Está mal comportarse así.Look, don't hit your friends. It's wrong to behave like that.
- Recuerda, no está bien golpear a los demás, incluso si estás enojado.Remember, it's not okay to hit others, even if you're angry.
- En lugar de pegar, podemos hablar o pedir ayudaInstead of hitting, we can talk or ask for help
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are supervising children playing in the living room.
- Sofía¡No pegar, niños!No hitting, children!
- JavierLo siento, Sofía. No volverá a pasar.I'm sorry, Sofía. It won't happen again.
- SofíaJavier, ayúdame a que sigan las reglas.Javier, help me make sure they follow the rules.
- JavierTienes razón, no pegar es muy importante.You're right, no hitting is very important.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries no, pegar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
