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    Nolo (en. Nolo)

    /ˈnolo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Act of refusing to accept something.
    His nolo to the project surprised everyone.
    Su nolo al proyecto sorprendió a todos.
    Refusal to participate in an activity.
    The nolo in the meeting was evident.
    El nolo en la reunión fue evidente.
    verb
    Refusing to do something.
    I decided to nolo at the party after thinking it over.
    Decidí nolo en la fiesta después de pensarlo bien.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'nolo', which means 'I do not want'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    nolo contendere
    An expression meaning that one does not wish to present a defense in a trial.
    nolo contendere
    make a nolo
    To refuse to participate in an event.
    hacer un nolo

    Related Words

    renunciation
    Act of resigning or abandoning a right or position.
    renuncia
    rejection
    Action of not accepting something.
    rechazo

    Slang Meanings

    I do not want
    When I was asked if I wanted to go out, I said nolo.
    Cuando me preguntaron si quería salir, dije nolo.
    I have no interest
    She made a nolo when the plan was proposed to her.
    Ella hizo un nolo cuando le propusieron el plan.