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"No" is a form of "no", an adverb which is often translated as "no". "Lo tengo" is a phrase which is often translated as "I have it". Learn more about the difference between "no" and "lo tengo" below.
no(
noh
)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!
lo tengo(
loh
tehng
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goh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. I have it
Perdona que llame tan tarde. ¿Leíste el documento? - A eso iba. Lo tengo delante.I'm sorry to call so late. Did you read the document? - I was about to. I have it in front of me.
b. I've got it (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¡Agarra ese balón! - ¡Lo tengo!Catch that ball! - I've got it!
