Spanish Expression · Native
Ni hablar
Absolutely not
Pronunciation: nee ah-BLAR
Meaning
A firm informal refusal to a suggestion or request.
Example
¿Vas a conducir con esta tormenta? Ni hablar.
Are you going to drive in this storm? Absolutely not.
Practice tips
- Practice Ni hablar out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish expression is for native-level learners.