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"not" in Spanish

no
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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 420 examples of the Spanish word for "not" being used:
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We won’t leave unless everyone is ready. No nos iremos a menos que todos estén listos.
Don’t make promises you can’t keep. No hagas promesas que no puedas cumplir.
I’m glad you weren’t there. Me alegro de que no estuvieras allí.
I’m not paying you to stand and chat. No te pago para que te quedes parado y charles.
We don’t meet anyone by chance. No conocemos a nadie por casualidad.
She can’t resist complaining. Ella no puede resistirse a quejarse.
That hole should be filled, not covered. Ese agujero debe llenarse, no cubierto.
The distinction is not always precise. La distinción no siempre es precisa.
There’s nothing romantic between us. No hay nada romántica entre nosotras.
Don’t share sensitive information. No comparta información confidencial.

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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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