Italian Phrase
No, sono con la mia famiglia.
Meaning
The speaker is responding negatively to a suggestion or question, stating that they are currently with their family. It emphasizes the present situation rather than a future plan.
When to use
Use this sentence when someone asks if you are alone, available to go out, or can join an activity, and you want to clarify that you are with your family at that moment.
✦Grammar Breakdown
No,sonoconlamiafamiglia.
Negation with "No"
"No" is used to contradict or refuse a previous statement or question, similar to "no" in English.
Verb "essere" (sono)
"Sono" is the first person singular present of "essere" (to be), used here to state a current condition.
Preposition "con"
"Con" means "with" and is used to indicate accompaniment.
Possessive adjective "mia"
"Mia" agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (famiglia, feminine singular).
Definite article "la"
"La" is the feminine singular definite article, required before "famiglia".
🗨In Conversation
Vuoi venire al cinema stasera?
Do you want to go to the movies tonight?
No, sono con la mia famiglia.
No, I am with my family.
✕Common Mistakes
No, sono con il mia famiglia.
The article "il" is masculine; "famiglia" is feminine, so use "la". Also, the possessive must agree in gender: "mia" not "mio".
No, sono con la mio famiglia.
Possessive adjectives must match the gender of the noun; use "mia" for feminine "famiglia".
No, sono con la famiglia mio.
In Italian the possessive follows the noun only in poetic or archaic style; the normal order is "la mia famiglia".
↔Alternatives
No, sono con i miei genitori.
No, I am with my parents.
No, sono a casa con la famiglia.
No, I'm at home with the family.
No, sono in compagnia della mia famiglia.
No, I'm in the company of my family.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, family gatherings are often a priority, especially during meals. Declining an invitation by mentioning family can be seen as a polite and socially acceptable reason. Remember to use a warm tone, as family is a central value in Italian culture.