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"No" is a form of "no", an adverb which is often translated as "no". "Caso" is a form of "casar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to marry". Learn more about the difference between "no" and "caso" below.
no(
noh
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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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casar(
kah
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sahr
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to marry
El cura casó a la pareja en una bonita ceremonia.The priest married the couple in a beautiful ceremony.
a. to marry off
Ya han casado a todas sus hijas.They have married off all their daughters.
a. to fit together
Para completar el puzle, tienes que casar todas las piezas.To complete the puzzle, you have to fit together all the pieces.
b. to match up
Procura que casen los dibujos del papel pintado cuando lo pegues.Try to match up the patterns in the wallpaper when you stick it up.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. to marry
Casó con una chica de familia humilde.He married a girl from a humble family.
a. to fit together
Las piezas del armario no casan.The pieces of the wardrobe don't fit together.
b. to match up
Los dibujos de la tela tienen que casar antes de coser las dos partes.The pattern on the fabric needs to match up before sewing the pieces together.
a. to go together
El color del sofá no casa con la pintura de las paredes.The color of the sofa and the paint on the walls don't go together.
casarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
pronominal verb
a. to get married
Se casaron por lo civil en el ayuntamiento.They got married in a civil ceremony at the town hall.
b. to marry
La pareja se casó en secreto.The couple married secretly.
a. to marry
Se casó con su novio de siempre.She married her long-time boyfriend.
b. to get married
¿Sabes si Nacho piensa casarse?Do you know if Nacho is thinking of getting married?
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