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"Don't you" is a phrase which is often translated as "no", and "don't" is a contraction which is also often translated as "no". Learn more about the difference between "don't you" and "don't" below.
don't you(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. no
I can't share my location with you. Don't you have your phone on?No puedo compartir mi ubicación contigo. ¿No tienes el teléfono encendido?
b. ¿verdad?
You play guitar, don't you? - No. I play the piano.Tocas la guitarra, ¿verdad? - No. Toco piano.
c. ¿es así?
You play in a band, don't you? I'm looking for someone to play at my birthday.Ustedes tocan en una banda, ¿es así? Estoy buscando a alguien que toque en mi cumpleaños.
don't(
dont
)A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words made by omitting a sound or letter (e.g., don't).
a. no
Don't tell me. I don't want to know.No me lo digas. No lo quiero saber.
What time is it? - I don't know. I don't have a watch.¿Qué hora es? - No sé. No tengo reloj.
