non

BrE /nɒn/ AmE /nɑːn/

adjective en → es

1 NEGATION [before noun] B2

used before a noun to show that something does not exist or is not present

no, sin

  • non-smoker

Collocations non-smoker · non-profit organization

  • He is a non-smoker.

    Él es una persona que no fuma.

2 OPPOSITION [before noun] B1

used before a noun to show that something is the opposite of another thing or idea

no, sin

  • non-violent

Collocations non-violent protest · non-conformist

  • The demonstration was non-violent.

    La manifestación fue pacífica.

3 DENIAL [before noun] C1

used before a noun to show that something is not true or does not happen

no, sin

  • non-existent

Collocations non-existent proof · non-renewable resources

  • There is no non-existent evidence to support the claim.

    No hay evidencia que respalde la afirmación.