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"No" is a form of "no", an adverb which is often translated as "no". "Muy poco" is a phrase which is often translated as "very little". Learn more about the difference between "muy poco" and "no" below.
muy poco(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. very little
Queda muy poco sitio libre en el salón de actos.There's very little room left in the conference hall.
b. not very much
¿Compro cerveza también? Hay muy poca en la nevera.Shall I buy some beer too? There's not very much in the refrigerator.
c. not very long (indicating time)
¿Cuánto tiempo te vas a quedar en la fiesta? - Muy poco; es que tengo mucho que hacer.How long are you going to stay at the party? - Not very long; I have a lot to do.
a. very little
Esa noche había dormido muy poco. Estaba nervioso.I had slept very little that night. I was nervous.
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!
