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"No" is a form of "no", an adverb which is often translated as "no". "Me voy" is a form of "me voy", a phrase which is often translated as "I'm leaving". Learn more about the difference between "no" and "me voy" 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).
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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me voy
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. I'm leaving
Me voy ahora de la oficina. - ¿Tan tarde?I'm leaving the office now. - So late?
b. I'm going
Estoy harto de estudiar. Me voy a la playa.I'm fed up with studying. I'm going to the beach.
c. I'm off
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
¡Uy, qué tarde! Me voy.Oh, it's really late! I'm off.
a. I'm leaving
¿Todavía estás aquí? - Sí, me voy el martes.Are you still here?- Yes, I'm leaving on Tuesday.
b. I'm going
Me voy a Londres mañana. ¿Quieres algo de allí?I'm going to London tomorrow. Do you want anything from there?
c. I'll leave
Me voy el sábado que viene y vuelvo el miércoles.I'll leave next Saturday and will come back on Wednesday.
d. I'll go
Me voy a Copenhague a pasar la Navidad.I'll go to Copenhagen for Christmas.
a. I leave
Normalmente me levanto a las 8 am y me voy de casa a las 9 am.I usually get up at 8 am and leave home at 9 am.
b. I go
Cuando no puedo más con la ciudad, me voy al campo a pasar unos días.When I can't stand the city any longer, I go to the country for a few days.
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