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"Ain't" is a contraction which is often translated as "no soy", and "not" is an adverb which is often translated as "no". Learn more about the difference between "ain't" and "not" below.
ain't(
eynt
)A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words made by omitting a sound or letter (e.g., don't).
1. (slang) (first person singular of "to be")
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
2. (slang) (first person plural of "to be")
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
a. no somos
You're asking me if I'm jealous? No, because we ain't nothing.¿Me estás preguntando si estoy celosa? No, porque no somos nada.
b. no estamos
We ain't safe here. There's a tidal wave coming!No estamos a salvo aquí. ¡Viene un tsunami!
3. (slang) (second person singular of "to be")
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
a. no eres (informal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Don't say you ain't pretty, because you sure are.No digas que no eres linda, porque de veras lo eres.
b. no estás (informal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Learn to shut up when you ain't obliged to speak.Aprende a callarte cuando no estás obligado a hablar.
4. (slang) (second person plural of "to be")
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
5. (slang) (third person singular of "to be")
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
6. (slang) (third person plural of "to be")
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
7. (slang) (first person singular of "to have")
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
a. no he
I ain't eaten yet today. Do you want to have dinner with me?Todavía no he comido hoy. ¿Quieres cenar conmigo?
8. (slang) (first person plural of "to have")
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
a. no hemos
We ain't gotten no mail for a while, because our mailbox is frozen shut.No hemos recibido correo por un tiempo, porque nuestro buzón está congelado.
9. (slang) (second person singular of "to have")
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
a. no has (informal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
If you ain't seen this, you don't know what you're missing.Si no has visto esto, no sabes lo que te estás perdiendo.
b. no ha (formal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
If you ain't bought no truck yet, this one here is waiting for you to buy it.Si todavía no ha comprado ninguna camioneta, esta lo está esperando para que la compre.
10. (slang) (second person plural of "to have")
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
11. (slang) (third person singular of "to have")
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
12. (slang) (third person plural of "to have")
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
a. no han
They're all complaining about the new law, and they ain't even read it. Fools!Están todos quejándose de la nueva ley, y no la han leído siquiera. ¡Tontos!
not(
nat
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. no
I am not the kind of person you think I am.No soy la clase de persona que tú crees que soy.
She does not have any money.No tiene dinero.
a. no
He would not like it if he found you at his computer.No le haría ninguna gracia encontrarte utilizando su computadora.
You must not tell lies.No debes decir mentiras.
a. no
We swore not to tell anybody about that night.Juramos que no le diríamos nada a nadie sobre esa noche.
a. no
I had to do it myself; not that it matters, but what do we pay him for?Lo tuve que hacer yo misma; no es que me importe, pero ¿para qué le pagamos?
a. no
Are you angry with me? - Of course not!¿Estás enfadada conmigo? - ¡Claro que no!
Is it going to rain? - I hope not!¿Va a llover? - ¡Espero que no!
