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"not" in Spanish

no
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Summary

The Spanish translation for “not” is no.

Pronounced the same

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no no
don’t no

Examples of "not" in use

There are 410 examples of the Spanish word for "not" being used:
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I wasn’t expecting anyone. No esperaba a nadie.
She’s lost, isn’t she? Ella está perdida, ¿no?
This rule does not apply. Esta regla no se aplica.
Why don’t you come earlier? ¿Por qué no vienes antes?
I couldn’t find anybody. No pude encontrar a nadie.
I’m not paid to do that. No me pagan por hacer eso.
not an unusual pattern No es un patrón inusual
Let’s not talk about money. No hablemos de dinero.
Tom isn’t very generous. Tom no es muy generoso.
Boy, you don’t want to go to Japan. Chico, no quieres ir a Japón.

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A beard does not make a philosopher.,
According to Tom, that’s not going to happen.,
And why not?,
Aren’t you even a little curious?,
Aren’t you going to introduce us?,
Bob could not control his anger.,
Boy, you don’t want to go to Japan.,
but she didn’t think about that,
But that doesn’t matter!,
Can’t you vacuum later?,
Crime doesn’t pay.,
Didn’t you know Tom was married?,
Didn’t you sing?,
Do not enter,
Do you want coffee or not?,
Dogs can't tell colors apart.,
Don’t ask how I know that.,
Don’t ask me that question again.,
Don’t be selfish.,
Don’t forget anything.
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