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"Ninguna" is a form of "ninguna", a pronoun which is often translated as "none". "No" is a form of "no", an adverb which is often translated as "no". Learn more about the difference between "ninguna" and "no" below.
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A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. none
Ninguna de las peras está madura todavía.None of the pears is ripe yet.
b. not any
No me interesa ninguna de las opciones disponibles.I'm not interested in any of the available options.
c. either (with negative verb)
No parece que ninguna vaya a terminar a tiempo.It doesn't look like either is going to finish on time.
d. neither (with affirmative verb)
Ninguna quiere hacer la tarea.Neither wants to do her homework.
a. nobody
Ninguna sacó 100 % en el examen.Nobody got 100% on the test.
b. no one
Nicole dice que ninguna puede bailar como ella.Nicole says no one can dance like her.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. no
No hay ninguna manera de que ella vaya al baile conmigo.There is no way she will go to the dance with me.
b. any
No había ninguna mujer en la clase.There weren't any women in the class.
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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).
adverb
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.
b. not
No está lloviendo.It's not raining.
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.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct 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.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct 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!).
interjection
a. no
Quiero que limpies tu cuarto ahora mismo. - ¡No!I want you to clean your room right now. - No!
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