Breakdown of No, eso no es cierto.
Questions & Answers about No, eso no es cierto.
Why are there two no words in this sentence?
The first No simply replies to a statement, just like in English. The second no is the one that actually makes the sentence negative. In Spanish, to say 'is not', you must place no directly before the verb es. Why do we use eso for 'that' instead of ese or esa?
We use the neuter pronoun eso when talking about a general idea, a situation, or something someone just said. Because we are saying 'that statement' or 'that idea' is not true, rather than pointing at a specific masculine or feminine object, eso is the right choice. Could I say No, eso no está cierto using the verb estar?
No, you must use es from the verb ser. In Spanish, we use ser to talk about facts, things being true or false, and fundamental characteristics. The verb estar is used for temporary conditions or locations, which does not fit when declaring a fact. Can I use verdad instead of cierto?
Yes, but they are different types of words. cierto is an adjective meaning 'true'. verdad is a noun meaning 'truth'. You can easily say No, eso no es verdad, which literally means 'No, that is not the truth', and it is a very common alternative. Learn No, eso no es cierto and more in Spanish
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