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"No" is a form of "no", an adverb which is often translated as "no". "Todavía no" is a phrase which is often translated as "not yet". Learn more about the difference between "no" and "todavía no" 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).
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!
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. not yet
¿Has llamado a tu mamá para felicitarla por su cumpleaños? - Todavía no.Have you called your mom to wish her a happy birthday? - Not yet.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Sé lo que quiero regalarle, pero todavía no lo he encontrado.I know what I want to give her as a present, but I still haven't found it.
Todavía no me han respondido de la empresa a la que solicité trabajo.The company I applied to hasn't responded yet.
