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Understanding Negation in Español
Negation is when we want to say 'no' or 'not' in Español. It's how we tell someone that something is not happening or not true. Let's learn how to use negation in Español sentences.
Important Points
Basic Negation: Use 'no' before the verb.
Double Negation: Use 'no' with other negative words like 'nada' (nothing), 'nadie' (nobody), or 'nunca' (never).
Negative Words: Words like 'nada', 'nadie', 'nunca', and 'ningún' (none) are used for emphasis.
Negation in Questions: 'No' can be used in questions to confirm something is not true.
When you want to say something is not happening, you can simply put 'no' before the verb. This is the most common way to make a sentence negative.
Examples
No quiero ir al parque.
No tengo nada que hacer.
No hay nadie en casa.
Sometimes, you can use more than one negative word in a sentence. This is called double negation, and it's okay in Español. It makes the sentence even more negative.
Examples
No veo nada.
No conozco a nadie aquí.
No quiero ningún regalo.
In questions, you can use 'no' to confirm if something is not true. It helps to make sure or clarify something.
Examples
No tienes hambre, ¿verdad?
¿No está lloviendo?
¿No es tu cumpleaños hoy?
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