no, no lo harás
The English phrase "no, you won't" can be translated into Spanish as no, no lo harás.
This phrase is used to tell someone that they will not be able to do something.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, no, no lo harás translates to "no, you won't do it".
Which one should you use?
You may use No, no lo hará to say "no, you won't" to someone in a formal context, which can also mean "no, he/she won't do it".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, some people may use the expression Ni en sueños (meaning "Not even in dreams") instead of the informal ¡Ni de broma!
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase no, no lo harás, the word harás is the second-person singular future indicative form of the verb hacer (to do/make).
Did you know?
- In Spanish, saying no twice in a row as in no, no lo harás is not a double negative that creates a positive. It is a common way to emphasize a refusal or a denial.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, a strong 'no' is often accompanied by a slight shake of the head from side to side or a sharp click of the tongue.
- The pronoun lo in this phrase functions as a 'neuter' pronoun, a concept in Spanish that allows one to refer to an abstract idea or an entire previously mentioned situation.
Examples in context
- No, no lo harás sin mi permiso.No, you won't do it without my permission.
- Dices que te irás, pero no, no lo harás.You say you'll leave, but no, you won't.
Example conversation
Alejandro wants to attempt a difficult stunt.
- MaríaVoy a saltar el muro.I am going to jump the wall.
- AlejandroNo, no lo harás, es peligroso.No, you won't, it's dangerous.
- María¡Pero yo puedo!But I can!
- AlejandroNo lo intentes, Alejandro.Don't try it, Alejandro.
