No, per caritá!
No, for heaven's sake!
Language note: 'Per carità!' expresses urgency or firm avoidance.
Culture note: Deeply cultural, it indicates denying something gently yet firmly, often with a swooping hand gesture.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
No
[no]
No
Commonly used to refuse or negate something.
No, per caritá, non lo fare!
No, for goodness sake, don't do it!
per
[per]
for goodness sake
An expression used to emphasize a request or plea.
Per caritá, non disturbare.
For goodness sake, don't disturb.
caritá
[cah-ree-tah]
goodness sake
Used to express urgency or emphasis in a polite request.
Per caritá, resta calmo.
For goodness sake, stay calm.
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