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UK//nɒt ˈrɪəli//US//nɑt ˈrɪəli//

Significado de Not really

Used to indicate that something is not entirely true or accurate.

In simple words: Not true or correct.

Not really en una frase

  • When he said he was an expert, I thought, 'Not really'.
  • Do you enjoy spicy food? Not really, it’s a bit too hot for me.
  • She claimed to be finished, but not really; she still had a lot to do.
  • Are you excited about the movie? Not really, I've heard bad reviews.
  • He said he could swim well, but I thought, 'Not really' after seeing him struggle.

Cómo usar Not really

Used to express disagreement or doubt. Common in casual conversations, but may be too informal for formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of 'Not really' as a polite way of saying 'No, not at all'.

Palabras relacionadas

Collocations with Not really

  • not really my thing
  • not really sure
  • not really interested

Synonyms for Not really

  • not exactly
  • not quite
  • not really true
  • not totally

Common mistakes with Not really

  • Using it in very formal writing or speeches.
  • Confusing with 'not really' as a definitive answer instead of an expression of doubt.

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Preguntas frecuentes sobre Not really

¿Qué significa Not really?

Not true or correct.

¿Cuál es la definición de Not really?

Used to indicate that something is not entirely true or accurate.

¿Cómo se usa Not really en una frase?

When he said he was an expert, I thought, 'Not really'.

¿Puedes dar otro ejemplo de Not really?

Do you enjoy spicy food? Not really, it’s a bit too hot for me.

¿Cuáles son los sinónimos de Not really?

Algunas alternativas comunes son not exactly, not quite, not really true, not totally.

¿Qué palabras acompañan a Not really?

Suele combinarse con not really my thing, not really sure, not really interested.

¿Cuáles son los errores comunes al usar Not really?

Using it in very formal writing or speeches. Confusing with 'not really' as a definitive answer instead of an expression of doubt.

¿Cómo se pronuncia Not really?

US: //nɑt ˈrɪəli//, UK: //nɒt ˈrɪəli//. Escucha el audio de arriba para oír la pronunciación nativa.

¿Not really es formal o informal?

"Not really" es informal, así que encaja en conversaciones casuales con amigos y familia.

¿Cuándo debo usar Not really?

Used to express disagreement or doubt. Common in casual conversations, but may be too informal for formal settings.