Translation of Spanish word "no" to English
no
/no/
Meaning
NounNot; used to express negation, denial, or refusal.
How to use
The word 'no' is a noun that refers to a negative response or refusal, as in 'mi respuesta es no' (my answer is no). It can also be used as an adverb to indicate a negative or opposite meaning, such as 'no quiero ir' (I don't want to go). A crucial grammatical nuance to note is that 'no' can be used as a pronoun to replace a previously mentioned noun, as in '¿Quieres un café? No, gracias' (Do you want a coffee? No, thank you).
🇬🇧 English
no, not
Example
Ayer no se vendieron perritos calientes.
No hot dogs were sold yesterday.
No tengo esposa ni hijos tampoco.
I don't have a wife or children either.
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Common phrases
- no gracias— no thank you
- no puedo— I can't
- no sé— I don't know
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What does the Spanish word "no" mean?▼
The Spanish word "no" means "no, not" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ayer no se vendieron perritos calientes." (which translates as "No hot dogs were sold yesterday.").
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