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"No" is a form of "no", an adverb which is often translated as "no". "Todavía" is an adverb which is often translated as "still". Learn more about the difference between "no" and "todavía" 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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todavía(
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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. still (with positive and negative clauses)
Todavía tengo que comprarle un regalo.I still have to buy him a present.
Todavía no he visto esa película.I still haven't seen that movie.
b. yet (with negative clauses)
Todavía no ha pagado por el coche.She hasn't paid for the car yet.
a. still
Yo soy alto pero mi hermano menor es todavía más alto.I'm quite tall but my younger brother is still taller.
b. even
Es todavía más rico que su tío.He is even richer than his uncle.
a. still
Te ha tocado la lotería y todavía te quejas.You've won the lottery and you're still complaining.
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