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Spanish Chunks Library

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Ni hablar...

No way... / Out of the question... / Absolutely not...

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Strong emphatic refusal. Ni hablar = there's no way / don't even think about it. More decisive than no. Literally …
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Efectivamente...

Indeed... / Exactly... / That's correct...

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Formal and emphatic confirmation. More professional than eso es or así es. Common in presentations, interviews, and news media.
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Nada, nada...

Never mind... / Don't worry... / It's nothing...

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Dismisses something as unimportant or reassures. Nada, nada = never mind / it's nothing. Often used to wrap up or …
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Pues eso...

That's it... / Exactly... / So there you have it...

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Used to wrap up what was just said or to confirm agreement. Pues eso = so that's that / exactly …
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Bueno, venga...

Ok then... / Alright then... / Right then...

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Combination of bueno and venga — used to agree to something, close a topic, or wrap up a conversation. Signals …
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¿Me entiendes?

Do you understand me? / You know what I mean? / You follow?

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Checks that the listener is following what you're saying. More direct than ¿sabes? but equally common. Can sound impatient if …
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¿Qué quieres que te diga?

What do you want me to say? / What can I say?

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Expresses resignation, helplessness, or mild exasperation. ¿Qué quieres que te diga? = what can I tell you / I don't …
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Total, que...

The long and short of it is... / Basically... / So anyway...

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Used to summarise a long story or situation in a few words. Total, que = basically / so the upshot …
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Mira que...

You know what... / Mind you... / I mean...

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Introduces a remark, often one of mild reproach, surprise, or emphasis. Mira que = you know / I'll tell you. …
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¿A que sí?

I'm right, aren't I? / Don't you think? / I bet...

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Seeks confirmation that you're right about something. ¿A que sí? = I'm right, aren't I? Very colloquial and common in …
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