To make a sentence negative in Spanish using "no," just place "no" before the verb. Here are some easy tips to help you:

1. Present Tense Verbs:

• For regular verbs that end in -ar, like "hablar" (to talk):

  • Yo no hablo (I do not talk).

• For regular verbs that end in -er, like "comer" (to eat):

  • Tú no comes (You do not eat).

• For regular verbs that end in -ir, like "vivir" (to live):

  • Ella no vive (She does not live).

2. Common Irregular Verbs:

• The verb "ser" (to be):

  • Nosotros no somos (We are not).

• The verb "estar" (to be):

  • Ellos no están (They are not).

• The verb "ir" (to go):

  • Yo no voy (I do not go).

3. How to Put Your Sentence Together:

• The simple order is: Subject + no + verb + object.
  • For example: Yo no quiero pizza (I do not want pizza).

4. Asking Questions:

• For example: ¿Qué no necesitas? (What do you not need?).

When you put these parts together, make sure the words match, especially with adjectives and nouns. For instance, "no es bonita" (It is not pretty) shows how they match.

By following these easy steps, you can say "no" in Spanish with no problem!