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How to Say "stop it!" in Spanish

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basta

verbA1informal
Use '¡Basta!' as a direct command to tell someone to end an annoying or unacceptable action or behavior immediately.

Examples

¡Basta ya de gritar!

Stop shouting already!

pistolas

pees-TOH-lahspisˈtolas

interjectionC1very informal
Use '¡Pistolas!' as an exclamatory and informal way to emphatically refuse something or to express strong disbelief, similar to 'No way!' or 'Get out of here!'
A high quality storybook illustration of a character vehemently holding up a hand with an open palm, signaling a firm stop or refusal.

Examples

—¿Me dejas tu coche nuevo? —¡Pistolas! Aún no está listo.

'Will you let me borrow your new car?' 'No way! It's not ready yet.'

—¿Me prestas tu carro? —¡Pistolas! Está dañado.

"Will you lend me your car?" "No way! It's damaged."

¡Pistolas con eso! No quiero oír más quejas.

Stop it with that! I don't want to hear any more complaints.

Exclamatory Use

When used as an interjection, the meaning is completely figurative, expressing strong refusal or a command to stop. It’s usually shouted or said with emphasis.

Confusing commands with exclamations

Learners often confuse '¡Basta!' with '¡Pistolas!' because both can be used to 'stop' something. Remember that '¡Basta!' is a direct command to cease an action, while '¡Pistolas!' is an exclamation of refusal or disbelief, not a command to stop an action.

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