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"No" is a form of "no", an adverb which is often translated as "no". "Yo no" is a phrase which is often translated as "not me". Learn more about the difference between "yo no" and "no" below.
yo no(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. not me
Otros se hubieran rendido, pero yo no. Yo seguí luchando.Other people might have given up, but not me. I kept on fighting.
b. I don't
Yo como mucha carne, ¿y tú? - Yo no. Soy vegetariano.I eat a lot of meat. What about you? - I don't. I'm a vegetarian.
c. I'm not
¿Piensas ir a la fiesta de graduación? Yo no.Are you thinking of going to the graduation party? I'm not.
d. I didn't
¿Apagaste el televisor? - Yo no. Pensé que lo harías tú.Did you turn off the TV? - I didn't. I thought you were going to do it.
f. I won't
Mañana iremos al cine. ¿Vendrán? - Yo no. Yo me quedaré en casa. Ve tú si quieres, Ángela.We're going to the movies tomorrow. Will you come? - I won't. I'll stay at home. You can go if you want, Angela.
g. I wouldn't
¿Tú te embarcarías en una misión espacial? Yo no.Would you go on a space mission? I wouldn't.
i. I couldn't
Mi esposa pudo ayudarles con la mudanza pero yo no.My wife was able to help them with the move, but I couldn't.
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!
