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"No" is a form of "no", an adverb which is often translated as "no". "Voy a casa" is a phrase which is often translated as "I go home". Learn more about the difference between "voy a casa" and "no" below.
voy a casa(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. I go home
Vivo cerca del trabajo y voy a casa a comer casi todos los días.I live near work and I go home for lunch almost everyday.
b. I'll go home
Ahora voy a casa a dejar la bolsa de deportes, y luego voy al restaurante. ¡Nos vemos allí!I'll go home now to drop off my sports bag, and then I'll go to the restaurant. See you there!
c. I'm going home
Voy a casa este fin de semana. No veo a mis padres desde que empezó el curso.I'm going home this weekend. I haven't seen my parents since the year started.
no(
noh
)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!
