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negación

neh-gah-syohnneɣaˈsjon

“negación” means “denial” in Spanish (refusing to admit the truth).

denial

Also: refusal, negation
NounfB1
General
A child standing with arms crossed and eyes tightly shut, shaking their head sideways.

📝 In Action

La negación de los hechos no cambiará la realidad.

B1

The denial of the facts will not change reality.

Recibimos una negación rotunda a nuestra propuesta.

B2

We received a flat refusal to our proposal.

En español, la doble negación es muy común.

C1

In Spanish, the double negative is very common.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • afirmación (affirmation)
  • aceptación (acceptance)

Common Collocations

  • en estado de negación – in a state of denial
  • negación rotunda – flat/absolute denial
  • partícula de negación – negative word (like 'no')

Idioms & Expressions

  • caer en la negación – to start refusing to accept an obvious truth

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "negación" in Spanish:

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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: negación

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the correct way to say 'The denial'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
negar(to deny/refuse) — Verb
negativo(negative) — Adjective
negado(incapable/refused) — Adjective
negativamente(negatively) — Adverb
🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'negatio', which comes from 'negare', meaning 'to say no'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: negationFrench: négation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'negación' only used in grammar?

No! While it is a grammar term, it is most often used to talk about someone refusing to admit the truth or refusing a request.

Is there a difference between 'negación' and 'negativa'?

They are very close. 'Negación' is the general concept of denial, while 'una negativa' usually refers to a specific 'no' or a refusal given to a person.

How do I pluralize it?

To make it plural, add '-es' and drop the accent mark: 'negaciones'.