Portuguese Phrase
Não muito, posso pular isso.
Meaning
The speaker is saying they are not very interested or comfortable, and then asks if they may skip that part. It conveys a polite, slightly hesitant refusal to continue with something.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to politely decline or skip a segment of a conversation, lesson, or activity, especially in informal or semi‑formal settings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Nãomuito,possopularisso.
Negation with 'não'
'Não' is used before adjectives or adverbs to negate them, similar to 'not' in English.
Adverb 'muito'
'Muito' means 'very' or 'much' and can modify adjectives, adverbs, or be used alone.
Modal verb 'poder' (posso)
'Posso' is the first‑person singular present of 'poder', meaning 'I can' or 'may'.
Infinitive verb after modal
When a modal verb like 'poder' is used, the following verb stays in the infinitive (e.g., 'pular').
Demonstrative pronoun 'isso'
'Isso' refers to something previously mentioned or understood from context, translating to 'that' or 'it'.
Comma usage
A comma separates the short negative response from the request, mirroring natural speech pauses.
🗨In Conversation
Vamos praticar a conjugação do pretérito perfeito agora.
Let's practice the past perfect conjugation now.
Não muito, posso pular isso.
Not really, can I skip that?
✕Common Mistakes
Não muito, eu posso pular isso.
Adding the subject pronoun 'eu' is unnecessary and sounds overly formal in this casual context.
Não muito, posso pular isso?
The phrase is a statement, not a question; use a period instead of a question mark.
Não muito, posso pular isso!
Exclamation can sound too strong; keep the tone neutral with a period unless you want to convey strong urgency.
↔Alternatives
Não muito, posso deixar isso de lado.
Not much, can I set that aside?
Não muito, posso ignorar isso.
Not much, can I ignore that?
Não muito, posso passar adiante.
Not much, can I move on?
Cultural Tip
In Brazilian Portuguese, it’s common to soften a refusal with a brief explanation or a polite request to skip. Using 'posso' shows respect and gives the other person a chance to agree, which is valued in collaborative learning environments.