Spanish Phrase
No, no lo hacemos.
Meaning
Literally, "No, we don't do it." It is used to refuse or deny that a group (we) will carry out a previously mentioned action or task.
When to use
Use this phrase when someone suggests or expects you and your group to perform an action and you want to say that you will not. It works in both formal and informal contexts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
No,nolohacemos.
Standalone "No"
The first "No," is an interjection used to answer a question or reject a suggestion, similar to saying "No" in English.
Negation before the verb
"no" placed before the verb (hacemos) negates the action, which is the standard way to form a negative sentence in Spanish.
Direct object pronoun "lo"
"lo" replaces a masculine singular object or idea previously mentioned (e.g., "el trabajo", "eso").
Verb conjugation "hacemos"
"hacemos" is the first‑person plural present of "hacer" (to do/make), meaning "we do".
Double "no" for emphasis
Using two "no"s in one sentence is common: the first is a quick refusal, the second is the grammatical negation.
🗨In Conversation
¿Vas a ayudar a organizar la fiesta?
Are you going to help organize the party?
No, no lo hacemos.
No, we aren't doing it.
✕Common Mistakes
No, no nos lo hacemos.
"nos" is a reflexive pronoun meaning "to ourselves"; the correct direct object pronoun here is "lo".
Lo hacemos.
Leaving out the initial "No," changes the tone; the first "No," signals a clear refusal before the sentence.
No, no lo hacemos.
The verb must agree with the subject; if you mean "I don't do it," you would say "No lo hago," not "hacemos."
↔Alternatives
No, no lo vamos a hacer.
No, we aren't going to do it.
No, no lo haremos.
No, we won’t do it.
No, no lo hacemos nosotros.
No, we don’t do it (us).
Cultural Tip
In Spanish conversation, the first "No," often stands alone as a quick, polite refusal before the full sentence. The second "no" is the grammatical negation required before the verb. Remember that "lo" is gender‑neutral for ideas or objects; if the object is feminine, you would say "la" (e.g., "No, no la hacemos").