Spanish phrase

No, es ~.

Meaning

No, it's ___.

When to use it

Denies a wrong identification and gives a correction. It is used informally when someone misnames a person and can sound blunt, so speakers sometimes soften it.

Example dialogue

¿Ese es tu hermano?

Is that your brother?

No, es mi amigo.

No, it's my friend.

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