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How to Say ‘I am not’ in Spain Spanish

No estoy

noh ehs-toy

[noh ehs-toy]

💬 Usage Tip: Negation starts with 'no', followed by the verb.

🇪🇸 In Spain: Use carefully as it can affect the tone of your statement.

Phrase Breakdown

No

[noh]

I am not

Used to express a negative state of being.

Example

No estoy seguro de qué tipo de grano elegir.

I am not sure which type of bean to choose.

estoy

[ehs-toy]

am

Used as a state of being verb.

Example

Ahora no estoy en casa.

I am not at home right now.

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