hoy no, satanás
/ˈoi ˈno sataˈnas/word by word
The English phrase "not today, satan" is translated into Spanish as hoy no, satanás.
The phrase hoy no, satanás is used humorously to dismiss a temptation, a bad thought or a negative situation, mirroring how the expression is used in English.
What does it mean word for word?
This phrase is a literal translation of the English expression. The word hoy means "today", while no means "not".
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈoi ˈno sataˈnas/
Did you know?
- While the phrase is a direct translation of an English meme, the word satanás is almost exclusively associated with serious religious contexts in much of the Spanish-speaking world. Using it in a casual, humorous way like the English version may strike some listeners as unusually irreverent.
- While satanás is often used in a religious context, the specific phrasing of hoy no, satanás is a modern internet meme phenomenon that has crossed into Spanish pop culture.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, if you want to express a similar rejection of a bad omen or temptation, you might use religious gestures like the sign of the cross instead of this specific phrase.
Examples in context
- Cuando se me presentó la oportunidad de ceder a la tentación, dije: "Hoy no, Satanás".When the opportunity to yield to temptation presented itself, I said: "Not today, Satan".
- Ante las adversidades, siempre respondo: "No hoy, Satanás".In the face of adversity, I always respond: "Not today, Satan".
- Cuando la maldad se cruza en mi camino, proclamo: "No en este día, Satanás".When evil crosses my path, I proclaim: "Not on this day, Satan".
- Hoy no, Satanás, no voy a comer ese pastel.Not today, Satan, I am not going to eat that cake.
- ¡Hoy no, Satanás! No dejaré que me arruines el día.Not today, Satan! I won't let you ruin my day.
Example conversation
Daniel suggests that Elena should check her work emails during her vacation.
- Elena¿Por qué no revisas tu correo rápidamente, Elena?Why don't you check your email quickly, Elena?
- DanielHoy no, satanás, estoy de vacaciones.Not today, Satan, I am on vacation.
- ElenaSolo sería un minuto, Daniel dice que es importante.It would only be a minute, Daniel says it is important.
- DanielNo me tientes, que hoy no trabajo.Don't tempt me, because I'm not working today.
