Negation

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If it’s a simple affirmative sentence, insert a no before the verb. Examples: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Verbs in bold Sentence Negation

If it’s a simple affirmative sentence, insert a no before the verb. Examples: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Verbs in bold ,[object Object],Sentence Negation

If we look at the literal translation, it could sound funny: She no is tall. He no is bored. Your house no is blue. But that’s the structure of Spanish. By placing a NO before the verb, the verb and entire sentence is negated. Verb Sentence Negation

Now you try it… How can these sentences be negated? Tú eres inteligente. (You are smart.) Ellos están en casa. (They are at home.) Yo estoy feliz. (I am happy.) Practice!

Now you try it… How can these sentences be negated? Tú eres inteligente. Ellos están en casa. Yo estoy feliz . (I am happy.) Practice!

Now you try it… How can these sentences be negated? Tú eres inteligente. Ellos están en casa. Practice! Yo estoy feliz . (I am not happy.) no

Now you try it… How can these sentences be negated? Tú eres inteligente . (You are smart.) Ellos están en casa. Practice! Yo estoy feliz. (I am not happy.) no

Now you try it… How can these sentences be negated? Ellos están en casa. Practice! Yo estoy feliz. (I am not happy.) no Tú eres inteligente . (You are not smart.) no

Tú eres inteligente. (You are not smart.) Yo estoy feliz. (I am not happy.) no no Now you try it… How can these sentences be negated? Ellos están en casa . Practice!

Tú eres inteligente. (You are not smart.) Ellos están en casa . (They are not at home.) Yo estoy feliz. (I am not happy.) no no no Now you try it… How can these sentences be negated? Practice!

Nosotros vamos a ir al cine. (We are going to go to the movie.) Those were easy!  How about these? Voy al trabajo. (I go to work.) How about some more?

Nosotros vamos a ir al cine. (We are going to go to the movie.) Those were easy!  How about these? Voy al trabajo . (I go to work.) How about some more?

Those were easy!  How about these? voy al trabajo . (I don’t go to work.) No Nosotros vamos a ir al cine. (We are going to go to the movie.) How about some more?

Those were easy!  How about these? voy al trabajo. (I don’t go to work.) No Nosotros vamos a ir al cine . (We are going to go to the movie.) How about some more?

Nosotros vamos a ir al cine. (We are not going to go to the movie.) Those were easy!  How about these? voy al trabajo. (I don’t go to work.) No no How about some more?

Another way to negate sentences is to use words such as: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Other Negative Words

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],These words can be used in front of the verb and after too, if there is another negative description before the verb. We have these affirmative sentences: Negative Word Placement

These words can be used in front of the verb and after too, if there is another negative description before the verb. Negative Word Placement ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Notice their change to negative, and how it can come before the verb: We have these affirmative sentences:

Notice their change to negative, and how it can come before the verb: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Negative Word Placement These words can be used in front of the verb and after too, if there is another negative description before the verb. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],We have these affirmative sentences:

It is correct to use 2 negative words in the same sentence. The sentence stays in the negative. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Double Negative

Create two simple sentences using the no particle. You can help yourself with the chart below. 1 2 3 4 5 Pronoun No Estar To Be Ser To be Habla Speak/ Call Correr Run 1 Yo no estoy - hablo corro en (at) a (to) la casa (home) Tú no estás - hablas corres el trabajo (work) El / Ella no está - habla corre el cine (movies) 2 Nosotros no estamos somos hablamos corremos - buenos (good) Ustedes no están son hablan corren rápidos (fast) Ellos no están son hablan corren juntos (together)

Lesson Complete Questions? In this lesson, we covered affirmative sentences, and when we negate them. Adding “no”! Also “double negatives.” Keep practicing! Flashcard Sets: Affirmative and Negative http://www.livemocha.com/flashcard_sets/view/246514/Spanish-Affirmative,-Negative http://www.livemocha.com/flashcard_sets/view/127563 Keep doing Livemocha Lessons Practice with native speakers on Livemocha Talk to native speakers and listen to how they negate sentences. And have fun! 

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