Negará (en. Will deny)

/neɡaˈɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To reject or not accept something.
She will deny that she made the mistake.
Ella negará que ha cometido el error.
Not to recognize the truth of a situation.
The accused will deny the charges against him.
El acusado negará los cargos en su contra.
To dispute the veracity of a fact.
The witness will deny having seen the incident.
El testigo negará haber visto el incidente.

Etymology

From Latin 'negare', which means 'to deny' or 'to reject'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to refuse to accept
To reject the reality of a situation.
negarse a aceptar
to deny the evidence
Not to acknowledge evidence that proves something.
negar la evidencia
not to deny
To assert or confirm the truth of something.
no negar

Related Words

denial
Action of denying or rejecting something.
negación
denier
A person who denies something.
negador
to deny
Action of rejecting the existence or truth of something.
negar

Slang Meanings

To have no evidence of something.
He will simply deny it, there is no proof.
Él simplemente lo negará, no hay pruebas.
To avoid a commitment or situation.
He is always trying to deny his responsibility.
Siempre está tratando de negar su responsabilidad.