Casualinterjection
macché
no way, not at all, as if
Literal Translation
"but what"
Formal Equivalent
assolutamente no, niente affatto
Examples in Context
"Sei stanco? — Macché! Sono carichissimo!"
"Are you tired? — No way! I'm full of energy!"
"Macché pioggia, c'è un sole bellissimo!"
"Rain? Not at all, it's gorgeous sunshine!"
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Cultural Note
Used to strongly deny or contradict something. It carries more emphasis than a simple 'no.' Very expressive and theatrical — fits the Italian style of animated conversation. Common across all age groups.
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