vs
QUICK ANSWER
"Reflexive" is an adjective which is often translated as "reflexivo", and "not" is an adverb which is often translated as "no". Learn more about the difference between "reflexive" and "not" below.
reflexive(
ri
-
flehk
-
sihv
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (grammar)
a. reflexivo
Be careful to to use the objective form of the pronoun instead of the reflexive.Asegúrate de que uses la forma objetiva del pronombre y no la reflexiva.
a. reflejo
Sneezing is a reflexive reaction to an irritant in your nose.El estornudo es una reacción refleja a la presencia de un agente irritante en la nariz.
not(
nat
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. no
I am not the kind of person you think I am.No soy la clase de persona que tú crees que soy.
She does not have any money.No tiene dinero.
a. no
He would not like it if he found you at his computer.No le haría ninguna gracia encontrarte utilizando su computadora.
You must not tell lies.No debes decir mentiras.
a. no
We swore not to tell anybody about that night.Juramos que no le diríamos nada a nadie sobre esa noche.
a. no
I had to do it myself; not that it matters, but what do we pay him for?Lo tuve que hacer yo misma; no es que me importe, pero ¿para qué le pagamos?
a. no
Are you angry with me? - Of course not!¿Estás enfadada conmigo? - ¡Claro que no!
Is it going to rain? - I hope not!¿Va a llover? - ¡Espero que no!
