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"No" is a form of "no", an adverb which is often translated as "no". "No tiene" is a phrase which is often translated as "he doesn't have". Learn more about the difference between "no" and "no tiene" below.
no(
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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
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 tiene(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
b. he hasn't got (masculine)
No le preguntes a Pedro. No tiene idea.Don't ask Pedro. He hasn't got a clue.
c. she doesn't have (feminine)
Préstale tu lápiz a Ana, porque ella no tiene.Lend Ana your pencil, because she doesn't have one.
d. she hasn't got (feminine)
No tiene ojos azules, sino verdes.She hasn't got blue eyes, but rather green ones.
e. it doesn't have
El estado admite que no tiene un caso contra el acusado.The state admits it doesn't have a case against the defendant.
f. it hasn't got
Me gusta este modelo. No tiene tantas funciones como el otro, pero lo prefiero.I like this model. It hasn't got as many features as the other one, but I prefer it.
2. (formal) (used to talk about possessions or characteristics; singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. you don't have
Su declaración de impuestos dice que no tiene carro. ¿Es verdad?Your tax return says you don't have a car. Is that true?
b. you haven't got
Si no tiene conocimientos sólidos de tecnología, este trabajo no es para usted.If you haven't got a strong background in technology, this job is not for you.
a. he's not (masculine)
Si no tiene sed, no lo fuerces a tomar agua.If he's not thirsty, don't force him to drink water.
b. she's not (feminine)
Marisa dice que está bien, que no tiene hambre.Marisa says she's OK, and that she's not hungry.
4. (formal) (used to talk about sensations; singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. you're not
Si no tiene calor, ¿podríamos cerrar la ventana?If you're not hot, could we shut the window?
b. she's not (feminine)
Aunque Susana dice que tiene 42 años, no tiene esa edad.Although Susana says she's 42, she's not that age.
c. it's not
Ese gato callejero debe de estar enfermo porque no tiene hambre.That stray cat must be ill because it's not hungry.
6. (formal) (used to indicate age; singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. you're not
Si usted no tiene más de 65 años, no es necesario que se vacune.If you're not over 65, then you don't need to have the vaccine.
