hardly

apenas, casi no

En una cantidad o medida tan pequeña que casi no existe.

En inglés sencillo: To a very small degree or in a very small amount.

• I hardly noticed the noise.
• She hardly ate anything yesterday.
• We hardly know our new neighbours.

Sinónimos: barely, scarcely

Expresiones frecuentes: hardly notice something, hardly change, hardly know someone, hardly ever

no precisamente, en absoluto

Se usa para indicar que algo no es cierto o no resulta adecuado.

En inglés sencillo: Used to say that something is not true or suitable.

• That is hardly fair.
• One short lesson hardly makes you an expert.
• Her anger was hardly surprising after such rude treatment.

Sinónimos: certainly not, not really

Expresiones frecuentes: hardly surprising, hardly fair, hardly appropriate, hardly think

¡qué va!, para nada

Respuesta firme para expresar desacuerdo con lo que alguien ha dicho.

En inglés sencillo: Used as a strong reply when you disagree with what someone has said.

• “Was that fair?” “Hardly!”
• “You enjoyed waiting in the rain?” “Hardly!”
• “Will you lend him more money?” “Hardly!”

Sinónimos: no, not really

Antónimos: yes

Expresiones frecuentes: hardly she replied, hardly he said