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"No" is a form of "no", an adverb which is often translated as "no". "En absoluto" is a phrase which is often translated as "not at all". Learn more about the difference between "en absoluto" and "no" below.
en absoluto(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. not at all
¿Se parece a su hermana? - No, en absoluto.Does she look like her sister? - No, not at all.
b. absolutely not
¿Te importa quedar mañana en lugar de hoy? - No, en absoluto.Do you mind meeting up tomorrow instead of today? - No, absolutely not.
c. by no means
No se trata en absoluto de un problema que se pueda solucionar de la noche a la mañana.It is by no means a problem that can be solved overnight.
d. not in the slightest
Mis motivos no son en absoluto egoístas.My motives are not selfish in the slightest.
e. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Actúa como si no le importara nada en absoluto, pero yo sé que no es así.She acts as if she didn't care about a thing, but I know that's not the case.
No hay en absoluto manera en que me puedas convencer para que te deje ir a la fiesta.There's absolutely no way you're going to convince me to let you go to the party.
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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!
