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"No" is a form of "no", an adverb which is often translated as "no". "Yo tampoco" is a phrase which is often translated as "me neither". Learn more about the difference between "no" and "yo tampoco" 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).
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!
yo tampoco(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. me neither
¿No quieres ver esta película? No me importa, yo tampoco.You don't want to watch this movie? I don't mind, me neither.
b. neither do I
Tú no quieres una relación seria, y yo tampoco.You don't want a serious relationship, and neither do I.
c. not either
Me alegra saber que no quieres tener hijos. Yo tampoco quiero tenerlos.I am happy to know you don't want to have kids. I don't want to have any either.
d. neither am I
No voy de vacaciones este año porque tengo demasiado trabajo. - Yo tampoco.I'm not going on vacation this year because I have too much work. - Neither am I.
e. nor am I
Yo sé que tú no eres egoísta; yo tampoco, y por eso la gente se aprovecha de nosotros.I know you aren't selfish; nor am I, and that's why people take advantage of us.
f. nor I
¡Puaj! Yo no soporto el queso procesado. - Yo tampoco.Yuck! I can't stand processed cheese. - Nor I.
h. neither did I
¿Nunca fumaste de joven? Yo tampoco.You never smoked when you were young? Neither did I.
i. neither would I
Yo no entraría a esa casa encantada ni loco. - Yo tampoco.There's no way I would go into that haunted house. - Neither would I.
j. neither will I
Ya no voy a estar cuando empiece el festival. - Yo tampoco.I won't be around when the festival starts. - Neither will I.
k. neither have I
Nunca estuve en Francia. ¿Tú? - No, yo tampoco.I've never been to France. You? - No, neither have I.
l. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Yo tampoco digo que lo compres. Solo sugiero que sería una buena inversión.I'm not saying you have to buy it. I'm only suggesting it would be a good investment.
Si tú no quieres venir yo tampoco voy a insistir.If you don't want to come I won't insist.
