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How to Say ‘Better not’ in Italian

Meglio di no

MEHL-lyoh dee no

[MEHL-lyoh dee no]

💬 Usage Tip: di no works as a stand-alone "not" after words like this. Its opposite is meglio di sì "better yes", and you'll also hear credo di no "I don't think so".

Phrase Breakdown

Meglio

[MEHL-lyoh]

better

An adverb meaning in a better way or more effectively.

Example

Per seguire i nuovi contatti meglio, uso un foglio con tutti i dettagli.

To follow up with new contacts better, I use a sheet with all the details.

[dee]

(not translated)

Used in 'meglio di no', meaning 'better not'.

Example

Credo di no.

I don't think so.

[no]

Used to give a negative response.

Example

No, grazie.

No, thank you.

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