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"No" is a form of "no", an adverb which is often translated as "no". "Nada de eso" is a phrase which is often translated as "no way". Learn more about the difference between "nada de eso" and "no" below.
nada de eso(
nah
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dah
deh
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soh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. no way
Hoy te toca a ti poner la mesa. - ¡Nada de eso! Yo la puse ayer.Today it's your turn to set the table. - No way! I set it yesterday.
a. not at all
- Pensaba que no querías venir porque estabas enfadado. - Nada de eso. Es solo que no tenía ganas.- I thought you didn't want to come because you were upset. - Not at all. I just didn't feel like it.
a. none of that (in affirmative clauses)
Hemos perdido los ahorros y el trabajo, pero nada de eso tiene importancia porque estamos juntos y nos queremos.We've lost our savings and jobs, but none of that is important because we're together and love each other.
b. any of that (in interrogative or negative clauses)
Mi esposo y yo nos divorciamos y él se fue de casa, pero nada de eso parece haber afectado a nuestro hijo.My husband and I got divorced and he left home, but our son doesn't seem to be affected by any of that.
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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!
