Ma a lei non lo diró mai.
But I'll never tell you that.
Language note: The future tense 'diró' is used here.
Context: Again, you reiterate your intent to keep this sentiment private.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ma
[mah]
But
Used to introduce a contrasting statement.
Voglio aiutare, ma a lei non lo diró mai.
I want to help, but I will never tell her.
a
[ah]
To
Used to indicate a direction or position.
Consegnalo a lei.
Deliver it to her.
lei
[ley]
Her
A pronoun used to refer to a female person.
Parla con lei subito.
Talk to her right now.
non
[non]
Not
Indicates negation.
Non ti preoccupare.
Don't worry.
lo
[loh]
It
A pronoun used to refer to an object or idea mentioned earlier.
Lo prendo io.
I will take it.
diró
[dee-roh]
I will say
Future tense of 'to say' in the first person.
Lo diró domani.
I will say it tomorrow.
mai
[my]
Never
At no time in the past or future.
Mai visto una cosa così.
Never seen such a thing.
Phrase Parts
Ma a lei
Non lo diró mai
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