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No voy al concierto; mis amigos tampoco.

No voy al concierto; mis amigos tampoco.
I am not going to the concert; my friends aren’t either.
FromLesson 38inHardcore Spanish (Latin America)

Breakdown of No voy al concierto; mis amigos tampoco.

yo
I
el amigo
the friend
a
to
ir
to go
mis
my
no
not
el concierto
the concert
tampoco
neither

Questions & Answers about No voy al concierto; mis amigos tampoco.

What does tampoco mean, and when do I use it instead of también?
Tampoco means “either”/“neither” and is used to agree with a negative statement. También means “too/as well” and agrees with a positive statement. Examples: No voy; yo tampoco. vs Voy; yo también.
Why is there no no in the second clause? Should it be Mis amigos no tampoco?
No—Mis amigos no tampoco is incorrect. Tampoco is already negative, so when it comes before the verb (or the verb is understood), you don’t add no. Think: (Mis amigos) tampoco (van). If tampoco comes after the verb, then you do need no: Mis amigos no van tampoco.
Can I include the verb explicitly? Is Mis amigos tampoco van correct?
Yes. Mis amigos tampoco van is perfectly correct and a bit more explicit. Spanish often omits repeated verbs when the meaning is clear.
Can I say Tampoco voy al concierto or No voy al concierto tampoco? Which sounds better?
Both are correct. Tampoco voy al concierto is crisp and common. No voy al concierto tampoco is also natural; just remember the no if tampoco comes after the verb.
What’s the difference between No voy al concierto and No voy a ir al concierto?
Both can mean “I’m not going to the concert.” The plain present (No voy al concierto) can express a plan/decision or a habitual statement. No voy a ir al concierto (ir a + infinitive) highlights a future plan and is very common in Latin America for near‑future intentions.
Could I use the simple future No iré al concierto here?
Yes. It’s grammatical, but everyday Latin American Spanish tends to prefer the present or ir a + infinitive for plans. No iré can sound more formal, distant, or like a firm promise/prediction.
Why is it al concierto and not a el concierto or just a concierto?
  • Spanish contracts a + el to al, so you must say al concierto. (No contraction with the pronoun: a él = “to him.”)
  • Spanish typically uses an article with specific, countable singular nouns like concierto, so you wouldn’t say just a concierto here.
Is the semicolon necessary? Could I use a period or a conjunction?
No. The semicolon simply links two closely related clauses. Alternatives: No voy al concierto. Mis amigos tampoco. or No voy al concierto, y mis amigos tampoco. Avoid a lone comma with no conjunction.
Why is the subject pronoun yo omitted in No voy?
Spanish is pro‑drop: the verb ending (voy) already marks the subject as yo. You can add Yo no voy for emphasis or contrast.
How would I reply to someone who says No voy al concierto?
  • To agree negatively: Yo tampoco.
  • To disagree (you are going): Yo sí (voy).
  • To extend to others: Mis amigos tampoco (van).
Can I use ni instead of tampoco?

Yes, with the right structure:

  • No voy al concierto, ni mis amigos (van). = “I’m not going to the concert, nor are my friends.”
  • Emphatic pairing: Ni yo voy al concierto ni mis amigos (van). In everyday speech, tampoco is usually simpler.
Does tampoco change for gender or number?
No. Tampoco is an invariable adverb; it never changes form.
Is Mis amigos no van tampoco correct? Does tampoco move around?
Yes. When tampoco comes after the verb, include no: Mis amigos no van tampoco. When it comes before the verb, you don’t need no: Mis amigos tampoco van.
Why use amigos if the group includes women?
Spanish uses the masculine plural (amigos) for mixed or unspecified groups. Use amigas only for an all‑female group. Inclusive forms like amigues exist in some contexts but aren’t standard.
Why voy and not va? Quick reminder of ir in the present.

Present tense of ir:

Can I say Los amigos tampoco instead of Mis amigos tampoco?
Only if you mean “the friends” (a specific group previously known from context). Mis amigos specifically means “my friends”; dropping mis changes the meaning.
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