Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| de ninguna manera | /de ninˌɡuna maˈneɾa/ | |
| de ningún modo | /de ninˌɡum ˈmodo/ | |
| ni hablar | /ˌni aˈblaɾ/ | |
| ni hablar del peluquín | /ni ablaɾ del pelukin/ (from spelling rules) | |
| nica | /ˈnika/ | |
| ni por asomo/pienso | ||
| qué va | /ˌke ˈba/ | |
| ni cagando | /ˌni kaˈɡando/ | South America |
| la piza | /la piθa/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /la pisa/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
Venezuela |
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase de ninguna manera literally translates to "in no way" or "of no way".
Which one should you use?
ni hablar is a more idiomatic and conversational way to say 'no way' compared to the more formal 'de ninguna manera'. The phrase ni por asomo is used to emphasize that something is not even remotely possible or true.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
De ninguna manera is a formal expression that translates to "no way." Bajo ninguna circunstancia means "under no circumstances" and is used in formal situations to express strong refusal. Ni hablar is an informal phrase used to convey disbelief or refusal. Qué va is a common colloquialism used to dismiss a suggestion or contradict a statement emphatically. Ni cagando is a very vulgar slang expression used to express an emphatic 'no way'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
La piza is a highly localized slang term used in Venezuela to express disbelief or a strong 'no way'. Ni cagando is a vulgar slang expression used in South-America. In Latin America, particularly Argentina and Uruguay, ni loco(a) is used informally to say "no way."
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/de ninˌɡuna maˈneɾa/
Did you know?
- The phrase ni hablar del peluquín is a humorous extension of ni hablar that adds 'about the toupee' to the end for extra emphasis.
- In some regions, qué va is used not just to say 'no way', but to humbly dismiss a compliment.
- The expression ni por asomo suggests that something is so impossible that it does not even 'peek' or 'glance' into reality.
Examples in context
- De ninguna manera voy a hacer eso.There's no way I'm going to do that.This sentence demonstrates a formal refusal using de ninguna manera.Tatoeba #1248439 by wallebot, translation #407138 by CK
- De ninguna manera vamos a hacer eso.There's no way we're going to do that.This sentence shows how to use de ninguna manera to express a collective refusal.Tatoeba #994015 by hayastan, translation #259036 by CK
- Estos libros no son de ninguna manera para lectores jóvenes.These books are in no way meant for young readers.This sentence illustrates how de ninguna manera can be used to clarify that something is not intended for a certain group.Tatoeba #1017587 by Shishir, translation #12858967 by Teangloir
- No puedo realizar esa tarea, de ninguna manera.I can't do that task, no way.
- Bajo ninguna circunstancia aceptaré esa propuesta.Under no circumstances will I accept that proposal.
- ¿Vamos a caminar bajo la lluvia? Ni hablar, estoy cansado.Are we going to walk in the rain? No way, I'm tired.
- ¿Crees que van a ganar el partido? De eso nada, son muy malos.Do you think they'll win the game? No way, they're really bad.
- ¿Te gustaría saltar en paracaídas? Ni loco, le tengo miedo a las alturas.Do you want to go skydiving? No way, I'm afraid of heights.
- ¿Crees que te dejarán faltar a clase? De ninguna patada, mañana hay un examen.Do you think they will let you skip class? No way, we have a test tomorrow.
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Example conversation
Javier asks Sofía to lend him his car.
- JavierSofía, ¿me prestas tu coche?Sofía, will you lend me your car?
- Sofía¡De ninguna manera, Javier!No way, Javier!
- JavierPor favor, solo será un momento.Please, it will only be a moment.
- SofíaNo, de ninguna manera te lo daré.No, there is no way I will give it to you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “no way” translations and entries de ninguna manera, de ningún modo, ni hablar, nica, qué va, ni cagando, 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.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
