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"No" is a form of "no", an adverb which is often translated as "no". "Te gusta" is a form of "te gusta", a phrase which is often translated as "you like it". Learn more about the difference between "no" and "te gusta" 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!
te gusta(
teh
goos
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tah
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (informal) (in staments; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. you like it
¿Te hiciste tú ese suéter que llevas? - Sí. Si te gusta, te hago uno igual.Did you knit that sweater you're wearing? - Yes. If you like it, I'll knit you one just like it.
b. you like him (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
Sé que te gusta porque vi cómo lo miras.I know you like him because I saw the way you look at him.
c. you like her (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
Me gusta Marta. - Si te gusta, díselo.I like Marta. - If you like her, just tell her.
d. you like
Sé que te gusta nadar. Esta tarde podríamos ir a la piscina.I know you like swimming. We could go to the pool this afternoon.
2. (informal) (in questions; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
b. do you like him (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
Podrías presentarme a tu vecino. - ¿Por qué? ¿Te gusta?You could introduce me to your neighbor. - Why? Do you like him?
c. do you like her (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
Eva tiene unos ojos muy bonitos y una sonrisa maravillosa. - ¿Te gusta entonces?Eva has very beautiful eyes and a wonderful smile. - Do you like her then?
