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What does “no me digas” mean in Spanish?

no me digas
Spanish surprise reaction
“you don’t say!” / “no way!” — surprise, not a real command

Word for word, no me digas is “don’t tell me.” But most of the time it is not a command at all. It is how Spanish speakers react with surprise, like “you don’t say!” or “no way!” in English. If a friend shares big news, you answer ¡No me digas! to show you are surprised. The clip pairs it directly with the English line “You don’t say.” It is friendly and very common in everyday talk.

Tone matters. Said with real surprise, it means “wow, really?” Said flatly, ¿no me digas? can be a little sarcastic, like “obviously.” As an actual order it still works: No me digas eso (“don’t tell me that”). Context and your voice make the difference.

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