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"Don't" is a contraction which is often translated as "no", and "not have" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "no tener". Learn more about the difference between "don't" and "not have" below.
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.
not have(
nat
hahv
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. no tener
Penny doesn't have a background in sales, but I think she can do the job.Penny no tiene experiencia en ventas, pero creo que puede hacer el trabajo.
a. no tener que
You don't have to come to the meeting if you don't want to.No tienes que venir a la reunión si no quieres.
