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"No" is a form of "no", an adverb which is often translated as "no". "No me gustan" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "I don't like". Learn more about the difference between "no" and "no me gustan" 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!
no me gustan(
noh
meh
goos
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tahn
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
b. I don't like them (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Nunca llevo pendientes. No me gustan.I never wear earrings. I don't like them.
c. I don't like it (singular)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
¿Por qué no estás comiendo palomitas de maíz? - Porque no me gustan.Why aren't you eating popcorn? - Because I don't like it.
d. I'm not into
No me gustan los documentales, me parecen aburridos.I'm not into documentaries, I find them boring.
