I don't think so vs Not that I know of
Cuándo usar cada una en inglés, con significado, registro y ejemplos.
I don't think so
Top 2000 (común)
Not that I know of
Top 5000 (bastante común)
Más común: I don't think so
| I don't think so | Not that I know of | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciación | 🇬🇧 //aɪ dəʊnt θɪŋk səʊ//🇺🇸 //aɪ doʊnt θɪŋk soʊ// | 🇬🇧 //nɒt ðæt aɪ nəʊ ɒv//🇺🇸 //nɑt ðæt aɪ noʊ ʌv// |
| Significado | I disagree with that idea. | I don't have that information. |
| Ejemplo | Do you think we should cancel the trip? | Is there a new project starting next month? Not that I know of. |
| Registro | Neutral | Neutral |
| Qué tan común | Top 2000 (común) | Top 5000 (bastante común) |
| Colocaciones | I don’t think so, I don’t believe so, I don’t feel that way | not that I know of, as far as I know, to my knowledge |
| Antónimos | I think so, Yes, Definitely | - |
| Errores comunes | Using it too aggressively in a polite conversation., Confusing it with 'I think not' which is more formal., Forgetting to tone down the response in sensitive discussions. | Using it in a context where certainty is required., Confusing it with 'not to my knowledge' as it feels less formal., Neglecting to use it when unsure if something is true. |
| Notas de uso | Use this phrase in discussions to express your disagreement. It's neutral and can fit various contexts, but avoid in very formal settings. | Use this phrase when responding to questions about information you are uncertain about. It’s polite and straightforward, suitable for both formal and casual contexts. |
Preguntas frecuentes: I don't think so vs Not that I know of
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre I don't think so y Not that I know of?
I don't think so: I disagree with that idea. Not that I know of: I don't have that information.
¿Cuál es más común: I don't think so y Not that I know of?
I don't think so es la más común en el inglés cotidiano.
¿Puedes mostrar un ejemplo de cada una?
I don't think so: Do you think we should cancel the trip? Not that I know of: Is there a new project starting next month? Not that I know of.
¿Puedo usar I don't think so y Not that I know of indistintamente?
No siempre. I don't think so y Not that I know of están relacionadas y a veces se solapan, pero difieren en registro, frecuencia y uso, así que cambiar una por otra puede alterar el significado o el tono. Revisa las diferencias de arriba antes de sustituir.