To make sentences negative in Spanish, we mostly use the word "no." Here’s a simple guide to help you understand how to say "no" in your Spanish sentences:

1. Present Tense Conjugation

Regular Verbs:

• -ar verbs: hablar (to speak)

  • Yo no hablo (I don’t speak).

• -er verbs: comer (to eat)

  • Tú no comes (You don’t eat).

• -ir verbs: vivir (to live)

  • Él no vive (He doesn’t live).

2. Personal Pronouns

Personal pronouns show us who is doing the action. Here are some examples:

• Yo (I)
• Tú (You - informal)
• Él/Ella (He/She)
• Nosotros/as (We)
• Vosotros/as (You all - informal in Spain)
• Ellos/as (They)

3. The Verbs “Ser” and “Estar”

You can also say "no" with the verbs "ser" (to be, permanent) and "estar" (to be, temporary):

• Yo no soy estudiante (I am not a student).
• Ella no está en clase (She is not in class).

4. Asking Questions

To ask a question with a negative twist, you can say:

• ¿Tú no hablas español? (Don’t you speak Spanish?)

5. Simple Negation

The simple rule is: no + verb. Always place "no" before the verb to make the sentence negative.

By practicing these steps, you'll become better at making negative sentences in Spanish every day!