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How to Say ‘Of course not, dear.’ in Spain Spanish

Claro que no, hijo.

KLAR-oh keh noh EE-hoh

[KLAR-oh keh noh EE-hoh]

Phrase Breakdown

Claro que no,

KLAR-oh keh noh

Of course not,

This is a warm, reassuring reply. Pause briefly after 'no'.

Example

Claro que no, no pasa nada.

Of course not, it's no problem.

Words in this phrase

Claro

[KLAR-oh]

of course

Used to express agreement or affirmation.

Example

Claro, podemos abrir el vino ahora.

Of course, we can open the wine now.

que

[keh]

(emphatic) that

In 'claro que', it adds emphasis: 'of course (not)'.

Example

Claro que sí, ven cuando quieras.

Of course, come whenever you want.

[noh]

no / not

Used to negate a statement.

Example

No hay problema si respondes mañana.

There is no problem if you reply tomorrow.

hijo.

EE-hoh

son / dear.

Parents use 'hijo' affectionately. The 'h' is silent and the 'j' is a strong throaty sound: 'I-jo'.

Example

Ven aquí, hijo.

Come here, son.

Words in this phrase

hijo

[EE-hoh]

son / dear

Literally 'son'; parents-in-law use it affectionately for a son-in-law.

Example

Siéntate, hijo, que la comida está lista.

Sit down, dear, lunch is ready.

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