I expect not Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈaɪ/ /ɪkˈspɛkt/ /ˈnɑt

eye ik-SPEKT NAHT

UK

ˈaɪ/ /ɛkspˈɛkt/ /nˈɒt

eye ek-SPEKT NOT

Definición

A polite or slightly reserved way to say you do not think something will happen or is true, often used in response to a question.

Uso & Matices

Mild and slightly formal; softer than a direct 'no.' Often used in British English. Common in polite disagreements or unsure predictions. Less common in American English, where 'I don't think so' or 'probably not' are more usual.

• Spanish: eso creo que no - supongo que no
• Portuguese (BR): acredito que não - espero que não
• Portuguese (PT): creio que não - espero que não
• Chinese (Simplified): 我想不会
• Chinese (Traditional): 我想不會
• Hindi: मुझे नहीं लगता
• Arabic: لا أعتقد ذلك
• Bengali: আমার মনে হয় না - আশা করি না
• Russian: скорее всего, нет - я так не думаю
• Japanese: そうは思いません - そうではないと思います
• Vietnamese: tôi nghĩ là không - tôi không mong vậy
• Korean: 그렇지 않을 것 같아요 - 아닐 것 같아요
• Turkish: sanmam - zannetmiyorum
• Urdu: میرا خیال نہیں - مجھے امید نہیں
• Indonesian: saya rasa tidak - saya kira tidak

Oraciones de Ejemplo

Will it rain tomorrow? I expect not.

basic

Do you think she knows? I expect not.

basic

Will the shop still be open? I expect not.

basic

Will they invite us to the party? I expect not, since we barely know them.

natural

Will the train be on time today? I expect not with all this snow.

natural

Are they planning any more meetings? I expect not, but I'll check for you.

natural