Cannot make it Meaning in English
expression
ˈkænɑt/, /kəˈnɑt/ /ˈmeɪk/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
KAN-not MAYK IT
kəˈnɑt/ /mˈeɪk/ /ˈɪt
kuh-NOT MAYK IT
Definición
Used to say you are unable to attend, participate in, or arrive at an event or meeting.
Uso & Matices
Informal and common in spoken and written invitations or scheduling. Often short for 'cannot make it to the meeting/party/etc.' Can also mean 'cannot arrive on time.' Not appropriate in very formal writing.
Spanish: no poder ir - no poder llegarPortuguese (BR): não poder ir - não conseguirPortuguese (PT): não poder ir - não conseguirChinese (Simplified): 不能来 - 赶不到Chinese (Traditional): 不能來 - 趕不到Hindi: नहीं आ सकता/सकती - नहीं पहुँच सकता/सकतीArabic: لا يمكنني الحضور - لا أستطيع الوصولBengali: যেতে পারব না - আসতে পারব নাRussian: не смогу прийти - не получится прийти - не смогу прийти вовремяJapanese: 行けない - 参加できないVietnamese: không thể đến được - không thể tham giaKorean: 갈 수 없다 - 참석할 수 없다Turkish: gelemem - katılamamUrdu: آ نہیں سکتا - شریک نہیں ہو سکتاIndonesian: tidak bisa datang - tidak bisa hadir
Oraciones de Ejemplo
I cannot make it to your birthday party.
basic
Sorry, I cannot make it today.
basic
We cannot make it to the meeting because of traffic.
basic
Thanks for inviting me, but I cannot make it this weekend.
natural
I really wanted to come, but I cannot make it after all.
natural
If you cannot make it, just let me know.
natural