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"No" is a form of "no", an adverb which is often translated as "no". "Trabajo" is a form of "trabajo", a noun which is often translated as "work". Learn more about the difference between "no" and "trabajo" below.
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. 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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el trabajo(
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bah
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. work
Planificar el viaje es más trabajo de lo que pensaba.Planning the trip is more work than I thought.
b. effort
Me costó mucho trabajo bajar los baúles del desván.It took a lot of effort to get the trunks down from the attic.
a. work
Mi hermano está buscando trabajo en Mexicali.My brother is looking for work in Mexicali.
a. job
El trabajo requiere una licencia avanzada en arquitectura.The job requires an advanced degree in architecture.
a. work
Tengo que ir al trabajo este fin de semana.I have to go into work this weekend.
a. assignment
¿Cuándo se tiene que entregar el trabajo que nos dejó la maestra?When do we have to turn in the assignment the teacher gave us?
b. essay
Esta tarde tengo que escribir un trabajo sobre las drogas.I have to write an essay on drugs this evening.
a. work
Tengo muchísimo trabajo que hacer este fin de semana.I have a ton of work to do this weekend.
a. labor
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Lo importante es reducir los costos del trabajo.The important thing is to cut labor costs.
b. labour
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
En la Unión Europea tenemos el libre movimiento tanto de bienes y servicios como de capital y de trabajo.In the European Union we have free movement both of goods and services and of capital and labour.
a. work
La energía es la capacidad para realizar un trabajo.Energy is the capacity to do work.
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