no encaja

doesn't fit

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phrase Uncommon #21,001
doesn't fit Used literally when something does not fit into or match something else, and figuratively when something seems inconsistent or does not make sense. The verb encajar can also mean “to fit in” socially or “to take” something emotionally, depending on context.
SP: Esta explicación no encaja con los hechos.
EN: This explanation doesn't fit the facts.

Ese vocabulario no encaja con su personalidad.

That vocabulary doesn't suit their personality.

Esto no encaja dentro de ninguna categoría.

This doesn’t fit into any category.

Aquí no encaja.

It doesn't fit here.

La tapa no encaja bien.

The lid doesn't fit properly.

Tal vez esté exagerando, pero me parece que algo no encaja en su historia.

Maybe I'm exaggerating, but something doesn't add up in his story.

Me temo que esta llave no encaja.

I'm afraid this key doesn't fit.

Esta pieza no encaja.

This piece doesn't fit.

Pero tu historia no encaja en la naturaleza como la conocemos.

But your story doesn't fit with nature as we know it.

— El hombre de la Tierra (2007)

Eso no encaja en el panorama.

That doesn't fit into the picture.

— Hunting Season (2025)

Esto no encaja.

This doesn't fit.

Esta tapadera no encaja.

This lid doesn’t fit.

Ellos consideran que él no encaja para el puesto de trabajo.

They believe he is not a good fit for the job.