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"No" is a form of "no", an adverb which is often translated as "no". "Perdón" is a noun which is often translated as "forgiveness". Learn more about the difference between "no" and "perdón" 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).
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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el perdón, perdón(
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dohn
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. forgiveness
Solo Dios puede darte el perdón que buscas.Only God can grant the forgiveness you seek.
b. pardon (law)
El gobernador le extendió el perdón al prisionero.The governor granted the inmate a pardon.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. excuse me
Perdón, ¿me puede dar la hora?Excuse me, do you have the time?
b. pardon me
Perdón, no te oigo con la música.Pardon me, I can't hear you over the music.
c. sorry
¡Perdón! No fue mi intención pisarte el pie.Sorry! I didn't mean to step on your foot.
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