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"No" is a form of "no", an adverb which is often translated as "no". "No lo tengo" is a phrase which is often translated as "I don't have it". Learn more about the difference between "no lo tengo" and "no" below.
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. I don't have it
¿Tienes el último número de la revista? - No, no lo tengo.Do you have the latest issue of the magazine? - No, I don't have it.
b. I haven't got it (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¿Tienes este juego? - No lo tengo pero pienso comprarlo mañana.Have you got this game? - I haven't got it, but I'm planning to go buy it tomorrow.
a. I don't have it
Buen día. Permítame ver su carnet de conductor, por favor. - No lo tengo, lo dejé en casa.Good morning. Let me see your driving license, please. - I don't have it. I left it at home.
b. I haven't got it (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¿Todos tienen el pasaporte, no? - ¡No!¡Dios mío, no lo tengo!All of you have got your passports, haven't you? - No! Oh my God, I haven't got it!
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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!
