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"No" is a form of "no", an adverb which is often translated as "no". "Cuánto tiempo hace que" is a phrase which is often translated as "how long has it been since". Learn more about the difference between "cuánto tiempo hace que" and "no" below.
cuánto tiempo hace que(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. how long has it been since
"¿Cuánto tiempo hace que no practica ejercicio regularmente?" preguntó el médico."How long has it been since you last exercised regularly?" asked the doctor.
b. how long ago
Ya no recuerdo cuánto tiempo hace que llegué a este país; quizá fue en 1980.I can't remember how long ago I came to this country; maybe it was 1980.
c. how long
¿Cuánto tiempo hace que estás saliendo con Gregorio?How long have you been going out with Gregorio?
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (negation)
a. no
¿Te gustó el concierto? - No, ese estilo de música no me gusta.Did you like the concert? - No, I don't like that style of music.
c. non-
Una organización no gubernamental es una asociación que actúa con independencia del gobierno.A non-governmental organization is an association that operates independently from the government.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Vamos a la fiesta esta noche ¿no?We're going to the party tonight, aren't we?
Firmaste el contrato ¿no?You signed the contract, didn't you?
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Deberíamos llamarlos ¿no?We should call them, shouldn't we?
Te acompaño ¿no?Why don't I come with you?
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
a. no
Quiero que limpies tu cuarto ahora mismo. - ¡No!I want you to clean your room right now. - No!
