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How to Say ‘I don't agree’ in Italian

Non sono d'accordo

non sò-no da ak-kòr-do

[non sò-no da ak-kòr-do]

💬 Usage Tip: Starts with 'non' to negate the agreement.

🇮🇹 In Italy: In Italian culture, open disagreement is often expressed politely.

Phrase Breakdown

Non

[non]

I do not

Used to express disagreement.

Example

Non sono d'accordo con il traffico.

I do not agree with the traffic.

sono

[sò-no]

I am

First person singular of 'to be', used with 'not' to negate.

Example

Non sono d'accordo con il traffico.

I am not in agreement with the traffic.

D'accordo

da ak-kòr-do

Words in this phrase

d'

[da]

of

The contracted form of 'di'.

Example

Non sono d'accordo di cambiare percorso per il traffico.

I do not agree to change the route for the traffic.

accordo

[ak-kòr-do]

Agreement

Harmony or accordance in opinion or feeling.

Example

Non sono d'accordo sul percorso con più traffico.

I do not agree on the route with more traffic.

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