Negarme (en. Deny myself)
/neˈɣaɾ.me/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To refuse or not accept something that is offered to me.
She wanted me to help her, but I decided to deny myself.
Ella quería que le ayudara, pero decidí negarme.
To declare that I have no knowledge of a situation.
The witness refused to testify in court.
El testigo se negó a declarar en la corte.
To not admit something that is evident.
I can't deny the evidence presented.
No puedo negarme a la evidencia presentada.
Etymology
From the Spanish 'negar', which comes from the Latin 'negare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
I can't deny myself.
It's a situation where I have no option to reject.
no puedo negarme
to refuse to accept
To reject a proposal or situation.
negarme a aceptar
I can't deny it to myself.
To recognize that I can't avoid it.
no me lo puedo negar
Related Words
to deny
Refusing or not accepting something.
negar
negative
Unfavorable or rejecting response.
negativa
denial
The action of denying or rejecting something.
negación
Slang Meanings
Not accepting what others propose.
When I was offered the job, I just refused.
Cuando me ofrecieron el trabajo, simplemente me negué.
Ignoring something.
I decided to deny listening to his complaints.
Decidí negarme a escuchar sus quejas.