What is the Spanish word for "denial"?

Learn how to say "denial" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

denial

Spanish

negación

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Alternative translations of "denial"

rechazo
denegación
repudio
desmentido

Examples of how to use "denial" in Spanish

English
He is still in denial about the problem.
Spanish
Él todavía está en negación respecto al problema.
English
His denial surprised everyone at the meeting.
Spanish
Su negación sorprendió a todos en la reunión.
English
She wrote a letter of denial today.
Spanish
Ella escribió una carta de negación hoy.
English
The denial of access caused big problems.
Spanish
La negación de acceso causó grandes problemas.
English
He lives in denial about his health.
Spanish
Él vive en negación respecto a su salud.

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