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"No es cierto" is a form of "no es cierto", a phrase which is often translated as "it's not true". "No" is a form of "no", an adverb which is often translated as "no". Learn more about the difference between "no es cierto" and "no" below.
no es cierto(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (it's false)
a. it's not true
No es cierto que no quiera ayudarte, es solo que no puedo.It's not true that I don't want to help you. It's just that I can't.
b. it is untrue
Por mucho que diga el gobierno, no es cierto que hayamos salido de la crisis.Whatever the government says, it is untrue that the crisis is over.
c. that's not true
Es que sales todas las noches. - ¡No es cierto! Ayer no salí.The thing is that you go out every night. - That's not true! I didn't go out yesterday.
a. don't you think
Hoy hace mucho más frío que ayer, ¿no es cierto?Today it's much colder than yesterday, don't you think?
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Este niño cada día está más alto, ¿no es cierto?This boy grows taller every day, doesn't he?
Cuando él murió, ella se volvió a casar, ¿no es cierto?When he died, she married again, didn't she?
no(
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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!
