IELTS Vocab

IELTS Vocabulary - Friends

Imparare Ascoltando

INCONTRI IN CITTÀ 3

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VIAJAR POR ESPAÑA  "AUDIOS"

Mi España - Barcelona

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Nell'episodio di oggi vi parlerò della famosissima cantante italiana Mina. 

Italiano Chiaro - Cultura e Tradizioni 

Mina

TRANSCRIPTION (includes explanation)
These various expressions for negation span a spectrum of formality and tone. In the lexicon of everyday conversation, one might simply assert "no," "nope," or "nah," and even employ a touch of informality with "not gonna happen." When a matter is more absolute, phrases like "without a doubt, no" and "under no circumstances" make the position clear. In informal settings, a definitive refusal might take the form of "not a chance" or "ain't gonna happen," perhaps even with a touch of camaraderie, as in "nah, mate." For matters requiring decorum, a formal approach may involve phrases like "I'm afraid the answer is no" or "I must decline," while adding regret, as in "regrettably, no," imparts a sense of genuine consideration. Politeness tempers the refusal in phrases such as "I'm sorry, but no" and "thank you for considering me, but I'll have to say no," expressing gratitude for the offer. The witty turn of phrase adds a touch of humor to the refusal, suggesting impossibility with expressions like "I'd sooner sprout wings and fly" or "when pigs fly." In more elevated circles, the upper class might communicate their refusal with statements like "I regret to inform you that the answer is in the negative" or "it would not be fitting, I'm afraid," while maintaining an air of politeness. For royalty, a refusal is conveyed with grace and tact, as in "one must respectfully decline" or "I cannot acquiesce to that request," underscoring the formal nature of the response. Ultimately, the choice of expression hinges on the context and the level of decorum required for the situation at hand.

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How To Say 'YES' In Various English Registers

¿Te han dado gato por liebre alguna vez? ¡Ojalá que no! A mí, sí, con mi móvil concretamente :(

Expresiones en español

Dar gato por liebre

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