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"No" is a form of "no", an adverb which is often translated as "no". "No es verdad" is a phrase which is often translated as "it's not true". Learn more about the difference between "no es verdad" and "no" below.
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. it's not true
Al parecer no es verdad que Antonio salga con Lidia. Se lo había inventado.It seems it's not true that Antonio is going out with Lidia. He'd made it up.
b. that's not true
Mi padre dice que es él quien hace la cena casi todos los días, pero mi madre dice que no es verdad.My father says he cooks dinner almost every day, but my mother says that's not true.
c. that's not so
Leí en el periódico que bajaron los precios de la vivienda, pero yo creo que no es verdad.I read in the paper that housing prices have gone down, but I think that's not so.
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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!
