How to Say "i contradict" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “i contradict” is “niego” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Yo niego categóricamente esa acusación.
I categorically deny that accusation.
¿Dices que lo hice? ¡No, yo lo niego!
You say I did it? No, I deny it!
Niego tener conocimiento de ese plan.
I deny having knowledge of that plan.
The 'Yo' Form
This word, 'niego,' is only used when the subject is 'I' (yo). It means 'I deny' or 'I am denying' right now.
Verb Chain
When 'negar' is followed by another verb, that second verb usually goes in the infinitive (the base form): 'Niego haber robado' (I deny having stolen).
Using the wrong stem
Mistake: “Yo nego la culpa.”
Correction: Yo niego la culpa. (Remember, the 'e' changes to 'ie' in the present tense for 'yo, tú, él, ellos'.)
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