How to Say ‘Not at all.’ in Mexican Spanish
Al contrario.
ahl kon-TRAH-ryoh
[ahl kon-TRAH-ryoh]
💬 Usage Tip: al contrario literally means "on the contrary." It's a gracious reply to thanks, suggesting the favor runs the other way.
Phrase Breakdown
Al
[ahl]
to the
Contraction of a + el, commonly used before masculine singular nouns like evento.
Llegué Al evento temprano para hacer contactos.
I arrived at the event early to network.
contrario
[kon-TRAH-ryoh]
contrary / opposite
In 'al contrario' it's a polite reply meaning 'not at all, the pleasure is mine'.
¿Te molesto? Al contrario.
Am I bothering you? Not at all.
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