How to Say "i withhold" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “i withhold” is “niego” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB1

niego

verbB1

keeping something back

A character holding a large, shiny key while standing in front of a heavy, closed wooden door. They are holding out a hand to signal 'stop' to another character, refusing to grant entry.

Examples

Niego la entrada a cualquiera sin una invitación.

I refuse entry to anyone without an invitation.

Si me pides dinero, te lo niego.

If you ask me for money, I refuse (to give it to) you.

Niego mi apoyo a ese candidato.

I withhold my support from that candidate.

Using Reflexively (Negarse)

The verb is often used with 'me' (negarse a) when you mean 'I refuse to do something': 'Me niego a trabajar más' (I refuse to work more).

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Related Translations

i contradict→i deny→i refuse→

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