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Saying "no" in Spanish is simple: just add no! It gets a bit more confusing when we need to translate no into English. Learn all about it in this article!
- No — No. Although “no” in Spanish and English look exactly the same, they don’t sound exactly the same. The pronunciations are different, and saying “no” in Spanish the same you do in English will make you sound like a true gringo (foreigner)!
- No gracias — No, thank you. This is a basic, polite way to express that, “really, I’d rather not.” ¿Quieres una copa de sake japonés? (Do you want a cup of Japanese sake?)
- Qué va — No way. While it literally means “what goes,” this is used to express that you cannot believe what the other person is saying and find it to be nonsense.
- Nunca — Never. This word is one of the most forceful ways to say “no” in Spanish. It leaves no chance of misinterpretation! ¿Te casarás conmigo? (Will you marry me?)
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