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"No" is a form of "no", an adverb which is often translated as "no". "Es feo" is a phrase which is often translated as "he's ugly". Learn more about the difference between "es feo" and "no" below.
es feo(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. he's ugly
Todo mundo dice que es feo, pero a mí me parece muy guapo.Everyone says that he's ugly, but I think he's really handsome.
b. it's ugly
¿Qué opinas de este cuadro? - Es feo, muy feo.What do you think about this painting? - It's ugly, really ugly.
d. it's unflattering (things)
¿Qué tal este abrigo? ¿Te gusta? - No, es feo.What about this coat? Do you like it? - No, it's unflattering.
e. is unflattering (things)
El vestido es feo y demasiado caro.The dress is unflattering and way too expensive.
a. it's unpleasant
Es feo cuando alguien te hace sentir que no eres bienvenido.It's unpleasant when someone makes you feel unwelcome.
b. is unpleasant
El ambiente es feo aquí porque todos te están juzgando todo el tiempo.The atmosphere is unpleasant here because everyone's judging you all the time.
a. you're ugly
¿Quién le dijo que es feo? No le haga caso.Who told you that you're ugly? Don't listen to him.
no(
noh
)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!