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"No" is a form of "no", an adverb which is often translated as "no". "No lo veo" is a phrase which is often translated as "I don't see it". Learn more about the difference between "no lo veo" and "no" below.
no lo veo(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. I don't see it
¿Ves aquel semáforo de allí? - No, no lo veo.Do you see that traffic light over there? - No, I don't see it.
c. I can't see it
El pico de la montaña está cubierto de nubes, y no lo veo.The mountain peak is covered in clouds, and I can't see it.
d. I can't see him
No lo veo desde aquí porque lo tapa la columna. Me tendrás que decir tú lo que está haciendo.I can't see him from here because the column is in the way. I need you to tell me what he's doing.
a. I can't see him
La verdad es que no lo veo casado y con hijos.The truth is that I can't see him married and with children.
a. I haven't seen him
¿Ves mucho a Enrique? - ¡Qué va! No lo veo desde hace dos años por lo menos.Do you see a lot of Enrique? - Not at all! I haven't seen him for two years at the very least.
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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!
