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What does no soy ni seria vieja mean in English?

The phrase "no soy ni seria vieja" in English means:

"I'm not even old."

The literal translation is "I am not nor would I be old", but the intended meaning is that the speaker is not old, and it is emphasizing this point.

Here's a breakdown:

* "no soy" = "I am not"

* "ni" = "nor"

* "sería" = "would be"

* "vieja" = "old"

The phrase is often used to express that someone is younger than they look or to refute someone's assumption about their age.

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