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What does “no” mean in Mexican?
People in Latin America are so kind that they frequently say “yes” when they truly mean “no. However, this component of the culture is a different subject.
For now, allow me to demonstrate both formal and more casual or colloquial ways of saying “no” in Spanish.
No
Okay, while the pronunciation of this word differs from the English counterpart, the appearance is rather similar. It is not a diphthong; it is a short /no/. The Spanish pronunciation is audible here. It’s a bit of a direct yet appropriate way to say “no.
NopNope
To say “Use this term to indicate no in a very informal way in Spanish. It functions similarly to how English does “No, but once more, substitute a short /o/ for the English diphthong.
It’s acceptable to use among friends, but you might come out as a little disrespectful if you use it in front of your teacher, for instance.