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"No" is a form of "no", an adverb which is often translated as "no". "No soy" is a phrase which is often translated as "I'm not". Learn more about the difference between "no soy" and "no" below.
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. I'm not
No soy la persona que tú crees.I'm not the person you think I am.
a. I'm not
No soy ingenua, soy optimista.I'm not naive - I'm optimistic.
a. I'm not
No soy de Uruguay sino de Argentina.I'm not from Uruguay but from Argentina.
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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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