me dijo que no

told me no; told me not to

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phrase Common #4,747

told me no; told me not to Literally, “he/she told me no.” When followed by a verb in the subjunctive, it means “he/she told me not to” do something.

SP: Mi padre me dijo que no llegara tarde.

EN: My father told me not to be late.

Tom told me he wouldn’t be late, but he still hasn’t shown up.

Tom told me he has no problem with that.

Mary told me she isn’t ready to do that.

I asked her out but she said no.

He never said no to me.

— Chungking Express (1994)

Tom told me he wasn't feeling very well.

Mary told me she can't do it.

He told me he doesn't need me.

— A Silent Voice (2016)

Tom told me he wasn't afraid of Mary.

Tom told me he didn't recognize Mary the last time he saw her.

My mom told me not to be noisy.

My mother told me I shouldn't waste money.

My landlord told me no.

— Atrápame si puedes (2002)

He told me not to worry about him.

— Un lugar en ninguna parte (1988)

Tom told me not to open the envelope until my birthday.

A lot of people told me not to eat there.

Tom told me not to tell you anything.

He told me not to tell lies.