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How to Say ‘That's not a line you use on every girl, is it?’ in Spain Spanish

No será una frase que les sueltas a todas, ¿no?

noh seh-RAH OO-nah FRAH-seh keh lehs SWEL-tahs ah TOH-dahs noh

[noh seh-RAH OO-nah FRAH-seh keh lehs SWEL-tahs ah TOH-dahs noh]

🇪🇸 In Spain: This is playful teasing, not a rejection. In Spain, gently calling out a compliment like this usually means the conversation is going well.

Phrase Breakdown

No será una frase

noh seh-RAH OO-nah FRAH-seh

It wouldn't be a line

The future 'será' expresses playful suspicion: 'surely it isn't...'.

Example

No será una broma, ¿verdad?

It isn't a joke, is it?

Words in this phrase

No

[noh]

not

Used to express negation.

Example

No quiero ir.

I do not want to go.

será

[seh-RAH]

it will be

Used to express a future action or condition.

Example

Será un buen complemento para la mesa.

It will be a good complement to the table.

una

[OO-nah]

a

An article introducing a feminine singular noun.

Example

Busco una cultura cercana y humana.

I’m looking for a close and humane culture.

frase

[FRAH-seh]

phrase / sentence (short expression)

A short expression or line, often quoted. Useful when sharing teachings or sayings about Jesús respectfully in interfaith settings.

Example

En el encuentro, leímos una frase sobre Jesús que invita al respeto.

At the meeting, we read a phrase about Jesus that invites respect.

que les sueltas

keh lehs SWEL-tahs

that you throw at

'Soltar' means 'to let go', and colloquially 'to come out with' a line. 'Les' means 'to them'. Stress SUEL-tas.

Example

Siempre les sueltas el mismo chiste.

You always come out with the same joke to them.

Words in this phrase

que

[keh]

that / which

Relative word used in time expressions like la semana que viene.

Example

El día que viene mejor para ti me va bien.

The day that suits you best works for me.

les

[lehs]

to them

Referring to a group as the indirect object.

Example

Les di las malas noticias.

I gave them the bad news.

sueltas

[SWEL-tahs]

you drop / you come out with

From 'soltar' (to let go); colloquially, to blurt out a line or comment.

Example

Siempre sueltas chistes malos.

You always come out with bad jokes.

a todas, ¿no?

ah TOH-dahs noh

every girl, right?

'Todas' is feminine, meaning 'all the women'. The tag '¿no?' asks for confirmation, so raise your intonation at the end.

Example

Se lo dices a todas, ¿no?

You say that to every girl, right?

Words in this phrase

a

[ah]

to

A preposition used before an infinitive verb.

Example

Está dispuesto «A» colaborar con el equipo.

He is willing to collaborate with the team.

todas

[TOH-dahs]

All (feminine plural)

Feminine plural form of "all." It agrees with feminine plural nouns (e.g., "todas las religiones"). Useful to express inclusion in interfaith dialogue.

Example

Todas las personas pueden hablar sobre Jesús con respeto.

All people can talk about Jesus with respect.

no

[noh]

not / no

Negative word used to say “not” or “no.”

Example

"No" quiero faltar a la próxima comida familiar.

I don’t want to miss the next family meal.

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