How do you say 'No i do not like the internet'

Question

How do you say 'No i do not like the internet'

Welcome to the forum! - SonrisaDelSol, Feb 12, 2012

Answer 1

I think it´s right! I don´t think you need to say "the" internet here in Spanish though.

No me gusta internet is what I would say, but it could be wrong

Generally, when the term "Internet" is not accompanied by an article, it is customary to capitalize the initial letter so that you would have "No, no me gusta Internet."

Regarding the use of the article, the DRAE notes that (when not used as a proper noun as with the case above) the term can take either the masculine or feminine article, but the DPD also mentions that when it does carry an article, the feminine is the preferred form because of its closer similarity with the term "red (also feminine)."

That being said, a Google search of "la internet" and "el internet" results in roughly 3.5 million more hits in favor of the feminine form (17M vs 16.4M).

Then again, a Google news search (which should include results that have gone through a more rigorous editing process than would be true of a general search) yields a slightly larger—though, probably, statistically insignificant—edge to the masculine form.

Answer 2

My attempt.

"No. No me gusta Internet."

I think it´s right! I don´t think you need to say "the" internet here in Spanish though. No me gusta internet is what I would say, but it could be wrong. - rabbitwho, Feb 12, 2012

Oh boy! After trying to remember to use an article on all the nouns that I normally wouldn't. Now I have to not use an article where I normally would. lol - ciscocaja, Feb 12, 2012

Answer 3

Hi Abmitche, and welcome to the SpanishDict Q&A forum!

While it might be of some limited benefit to have someone translate this expression for you, it would be much more beneficial in the long run to point you to a resource that would help you learn to construct such sentences on your own. Perhaps you are unaware, but SpanishDict also offers free video lessons as well as an extensive reference section to help you learn at your own pace.

Below, are two links that will take you to the topics relevant to your question:

?Video Lesson 1.6 Likes, Dislikes and Days of the Week

?Reference Article Verbs like gustar

After taking a look at one or both of these resources, you should find yourself capable of attempting a translation of your own. Come back and post your attempted translation, and I am sure that someone will be more than happy to critique it for you, and offer suggestions, if necessary.

Best of luck in your learning endeavors and hope to see you around the forum

Answer 4

No, no me gusta la Internet