Nó (en. No)

/no/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
Expression used to deny an assertion or a request.
Do you want to go to the cinema? No.
¿Quieres ir al cine? No.
Indicates lack of consent or approval.
I can't help you with that.
No puedo ayudarte con eso.
It is used to reaffirm disagreement.
No, I don't agree.
No, no estoy de acuerdo.

Etymology

It comes from Latin 'non', which means 'no'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

no problem
It is used to indicate that there is no inconvenience.
no hay problema
don't say no
Invitation to consider something else.
no digas que no
don't tell me
Expression of surprise about what has been shared.
no me digas

Related Words

never
Indicates total absence of time or circumstance.
nunca
ever
Synonym of never, with a stronger emphasis.
jamás

Slang Meanings

Colloquial and emphatic negative.
No, thank you, I've already eaten.
No, gracias, ya comí.
Informal use to reinforce a negation.
No, not even thinking about it.
No, ni pensarlo.