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"No" is a form of "no", an adverb which is often translated as "no". "Qué pena" is a form of "qué pena", a phrase which is often translated as "what a shame". Learn more about the difference between "no" and "qué pena" 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!
qué pena(
keh
peh
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nah
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. what a shame
No voy a poder ir con ustedes mañana. - ¡Ay, qué pena!I'm not going to be able to go with you guys tomorrow. - Oh, what a shame!
2. (used to express apology) (Colombia) (Mexico)
Regionalism used in Colombia
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. I'm sorry
Oye, me pegaste con el codo. - Qué pena, señora. ¡Fue sin querer!Hey, you just elbowed me. - I'm sorry, madam. It was an accident!
