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"Es" is a form of "ser", a copular verb which is often translated as "to be". "No es malo" is a phrase which is often translated as "it's not bad". Learn more about the difference between "no es malo" and "es" below.
no es malo(
noh
ehs
mah
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loh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. it's not bad
¿Qué te parece este vino? - No es malo, pero, con el precio que tiene, debería ser mejor.What do you think about this wine? - It's not bad, but given its price, it should be better.
b. isn't bad
El diseño de la alfombra deja mucho que desear, aunque el material no es malo.The carpet pattern leaves much to be desired, although the material isn't bad.
3. (formal) (used to refer to morals or behavior; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. you're not bad
Yo sé que en el fondo no es malo, aunque se esfuerce por hacernos creer lo contrario.I know you're not bad deep down, even if you try hard to convince us otherwise.
ser(
sehr
)A copular verb links the subject of a clause to the predicate (e.g., My brother is tall).
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to be made of
El casillero antiguo de mi abuela es de roble.My grandma's antique dresser is made of oak.
a. to root for
Yo soy del mejor equipo del mundo: FC Barcelona.I root for the best team in the world: FC Barcelona.
An impersonal verb is a verb with no apparent subject (e.g., Llueve en España.).
a. to be
Son las siete de la mañana.It is seven in the morning.
Era de noche cuando llegaron.It was night when they arrived.
An auxiliary verb, or helper verb, is a conjugated verb that comes before a main verb and determines the main verb's tense, mood, or aspect (e.g., I have gone.).
a. to be
El edificio fue diseñado por un equipo de arquitectos.The building was built by a team of architects.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
