How to Say ‘Not fight / not argue’ in Mexican Spanish
No pelear
noh peh-leh-AR
[noh peh-leh-AR]
💬 Usage Tip: After [para], Spanish often uses the plain verb form: [para no pelear], [para hablar], [para pagar]. English usually needs [to]: [to avoid arguing], [to speak], [to pay].
Phrase Breakdown
No
[noh]
not
Used to negate a verb or idea.
No quiero discutir con el chofer.
I don't want to argue with the driver.
pelear
[peh-leh-AR]
to argue / to fight
Means to argue, fight, or quarrel verbally or physically depending on context.
No pelear por veinte pesos es mejor.
Not arguing over twenty pesos is better.
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