Italian · Greetings & Phrases
no
no
Beginneradverb
Definition
A negative reply.
Example
No, non voglio.
No, I don't want to.
Etymology
'No' comes straight from Latin 'non' and has remained unchanged in its usage over time, effectively conveying negation and refusal.
How & Where It’s Used
'No' is used in both formal and informal contexts, consistently employed in spoken and written Italian across varying social settings.