Making negative sentences in Spanish is quite simple!

All you have to do is put the word "no" before the verb. Let’s learn how to do this!

Basic Structure of Negative Sentences

1. Find the Subject and Verb: Every sentence has a subject (who is doing the action) and a verb (the action).

   • Example: Yo como (I eat).

2. Add "No" Before the Verb: To make a sentence negative, just put "no" right in front of the verb.

   • Negative Example: Yo no como (I do not eat).

Examples with Different Subjects

• Tú (You):

  • Saying something positive: Tú hablas (You speak).
  • Negative: Tú no hablas (You do not speak).

• Él/Ella (He/She):

  • Positive: Él come (He eats).
  • Negative: Él no come (He does not eat).

• Nosotros (We):

  • Positive: Nosotros estudiamos (We study).
  • Negative: Nosotros no estudiamos (We do not study).

• Ellos (They):

  • Positive: Ellos juegan (They play).
  • Negative: Ellos no juegan (They do not play).

Special Cases

1. With Extra Verbs: If there’s another verb like "estar" or "haber", put "no" before the main verb.

   • Example: Él está cansado (He is tired) → Él no está cansado (He is not tired).

2. Using Other Negatives: Sometimes, you might use words like "nada" (nothing) or "nunca" (never).

   • Example: Yo como (I eat) → Yo no como nada (I do not eat anything).
   • Example: Yo estudio (I study) → Yo nunca estudio (I never study).

Writing Practice

Now, let’s create your own negative sentences using these phrases:

1. Yo... (read) - Write: Yo no leo (I do not read).
2. Ella... (dance) - Write: Ella no baila (She does not dance).
3. Nosotros... (drink) - Write: Nosotros no bebemos (We do not drink).

Responding to Questions

When someone asks you something, you can answer with a negative sentence using this structure. For example:

• ¿Tú comes carne? (Do you eat meat?)
  • Response: No, yo no como carne. (No, I do not eat meat.)

Summary

Making negative sentences in Spanish is important for clear communication.

By putting "no" before the verb, you can easily express what you don’t do.

This skill is useful when writing or talking with others.

Practice with different subjects and verbs to become better at using negatives in Spanish!