niega
“niega” means “denies” in Spanish (stating something is untrue).
denies, refuses
Also: he/she/it denies, you (formal) deny, deny!
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Mi hermano niega haber roto el jarrón.
A2My brother denies having broken the vase.
El banco niega el préstamo sin más documentos.
B1The bank refuses the loan without more documents.
Si te acusan, ¡niega la verdad inmediatamente!
B1If they accuse you, deny the truth immediately!
Usted niega cualquier conexión con ese incidente, ¿verdad?
C1You deny any connection with that incident, right?
Indicative
Present
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Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Which of these sentences correctly uses 'niega' as a command?
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'Niega' comes from the verb 'negar,' which traces back to the Latin word *negāre*, meaning 'to say no' or 'to refuse.' The vowel change (e to ie) developed naturally as the language evolved from Latin to Spanish.
First recorded: 13th century (as negar)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'negar' a regular or irregular verb?
It is an irregular verb because the vowel 'e' changes to 'ie' in the middle of the word in most present tense forms (like 'niega'). However, it follows the standard '-ar' endings.
What is the difference between 'niega' and 'niegue'?
'Niega' is generally used for facts ('He denies it'). 'Niegue' is the special form (subjunctive) used after certain expressions that show doubt, wish, or requirement ('I doubt that he denies it' -> 'Dudo que él lo niegue').