nao

This is the 7487th most frequent Portuguese word.


nao

"Não" means "no" or "not" in English.


Used as a negation for the verb 'gostar' (to like).

Eu não gosto de maçãs.

I do not like apples.


Used as both an explicit negation and as a negative response.

Não, eu não quero participar.

No, I do not want to participate.


Used as a negation for the verb 'vir' (to come).

Ele disse que não virá na festa.

He said he will not come to the party.