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"No" is a form of "no", an adverb which is often translated as "no". "Darse cuenta" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "to realize". Learn more about the difference between "no" and "darse cuenta" below.
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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
The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
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
The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
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!
darse cuenta()
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. to realize
Acabo de darme cuenta de que dejé el celular en casa.I just realized I left my cell phone at home.
b. to realise (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Al llegar al aeropuerto, Sonia se dio cuenta de que había dejado su pasaporte en casa.When she got to the airport, Sonia realised she'd left her passport at home.
c. to notice
Está cayendo agua del inodoro. - ¡Ups! No me había dado cuenta.The toilet is leaking. - Oops! I hadn't noticed.
2. (colloquial) (to understand; often used with "de")
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. to tell
No me doy cuenta de cuál es la diferencia entre estos dos productos.I can't tell what the difference between these two products is.
b. to figure out
Me llevó un tiempo darme cuenta de qué le pasaba al motor del carro.It took me a while to figure out what was wrong with the car engine.
