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"No" is a form of "no", an adverb which is often translated as "no". "Yo no soy" is a phrase which is often translated as "I'm not". Learn more about the difference between "yo no soy" and "no" below.
yo no soy(
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noh
 
soy
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. I'm not
Yo no soy Marina, soy Marta. Marina es ella.I'm not Marina, I'm Marta. She is Marina.
a. I'm not
Yo no soy feminista, pero tampoco me considero machista.I'm not a feminist, but I don't consider myself a male chauvinist.
a. I'm not
Yo no soy de Chicago, soy de Nueva York. Mi hermano sí que es de Chicago.I'm not from Chicago, I'm from New York. My brother's the one who's from Chicago.
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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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