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"No está" is a form of "no está", a phrase which is often translated as "he's not". "No" is a form of "no", an adverb which is often translated as "no". Learn more about the difference between "no está" and "no" below.
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
2. (formal) (used to talk about a state; 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
Si no está cansado, podemos ir a dar un paseo por el parque.If you're not tired, we can go for a walk in the park.
a. he's not here
¿Me pone con David, por favor? - Lo siento, pero hoy no está.Can you put me through to David, please? - I'm sorry, but he's not here today.
b. she's not here
¿Has visto salir a Lola? He mirado en todas las habitaciones y no está.Have you seen Lola going out? I've looked in all the rooms and she's not here.
c. isn't here
Parece que Ximena no está porque todas las luces están apagadas. - No, debe estar en Barcelona.It looks like Ximena isn't here because all the lights are switched off. - No, she must be in Barcelona.
a. he's not in
¿Puedo hablar con tu papá? - No está. - ¿Y tu mamá?Can I speak with your dad? - He's not in. - And your mom?
b. she's not in
Llamé a Susana a ver si quería acompañarnos, pero no está.I called Susana to see if she wanted to come with us, but she's not in.
c. isn't in
Si mamá no está, debe de haber ido al supermercado.If mom isn't in, she must have gone to the supermarket.
5. (formal) (are not at home; 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 in
Ahora mismo no estoy en casa. - Si no está ahora, puedo llevárselo mañana.I'm not at home right now. - If you're not in now, I can bring it tomorrow.
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (negation)
a. no
¿Te gustó el concierto? - No, ese estilo de música no me gusta.Did you like the concert? - No, I don't like that style of music.
c. non-
Una organización no gubernamental es una asociación que actúa con independencia del gobierno.A non-governmental organization is an association that operates independently from the government.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Vamos a la fiesta esta noche ¿no?We're going to the party tonight, aren't we?
Firmaste el contrato ¿no?You signed the contract, didn't you?
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Deberíamos llamarlos ¿no?We should call them, shouldn't we?
Te acompaño ¿no?Why don't I come with you?
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
a. no
Quiero que limpies tu cuarto ahora mismo. - ¡No!I want you to clean your room right now. - No!
