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"No" is a form of "no", an adverb which is often translated as "no". "Realmente" is an adverb which is often translated as "actually". Learn more about the difference between "no" and "realmente" 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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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. actually
Ella no está realmente levitando. Es una ilusión.She's not really levitating. It's an illusion.
b. really
¿Quieres venir conmigo a la fiesta? - Realmente no.Do you want to come with me to the party? - Not really.
a. really
Mejor que nos demos prisa. Se está haciendo realmente tarde.We better hurry. It's getting really late.
b. very
Me voy a dormir porque estoy realmente cansado.I'm going to sleep because I'm very tired.
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