no
/no/Not; used to negate a statement or question.
No, no quiero ir al cine hoy.
No, I don't want to go to the movies today.
¿Quieres café? —No, gracias.
Do you want coffee? —No, thank you.
Used to express disagreement or refusal.
¿Puedo salir? —No, tienes que terminar tu tarea primero.
Can I go out? —No, you have to finish your homework first.
Used to indicate the absence or lack of something.
No hay leche en la nevera.
There is no milk in the fridge.
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💡Pro Tip
Negation in Spanish
In Spanish, 'no' is used to negate the entire sentence. Unlike English, you don't need 'not' after auxiliary verbs.
⚡Gold Rule
Placement of 'no'
'No' is typically placed before the verb it negates, e.g., 'No quiero' (I don't want).
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'non', meaning 'not'.
📝Usage Notes
In Spanish, 'no' is used to negate verbs, nouns, and adjectives. It is often placed before the verb it negates.