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"No está" is a form of "no está", a phrase which is often translated as "he's not". "No se encuentra" is a phrase which is often translated as "he isn't". Learn more about the difference between "no está" and "no se encuentra" below.
no está(
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ehs
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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.
no se encuentra(
noh
seh
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. he isn't
¿Me puede pasar con el señor Gómez, por favor? - No se encuentra aquí en este momento. ¿Quién le llama, por favor?Can you put me through to Mr. Gomez, please? - He isn't here at this moment. Who's calling, please?
b. she isn't
¿Puedo hablar con Marta, por favor? - No se encuentra en casa. ¿Por qué no la llamas al celular?Can I speak to Marta, please? - She isn't at home. Why don't you call her on her cellphone?
c. it isn't
Es una iglesia pequeña y no se encuentra dentro del casco urbano.It's a small church and it isn't within the urban area.
d. isn't
El jefe no se encuentra en su despacho ahora mismo. Tendrá usted que volver en un rato.The boss isn't in his office right now. You'll have to come back in a while.
2. (formal) (you aren't localized; 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 aren't
¿Qué hacemos con el paquete si no se encuentra en casa cuando vayamos a entregárselo?What do we do with the parcel if you aren't at home when we go to deliver it?
a. he doesn't feel
El abuelo dice que hoy no se encuentra bien.Grandad says he doesn't feel well today.
b. she doesn't feel
A pesar de la caminata, no se encuentra cansada.Despite the long walk, she doesn't feel tired.
4. (formal) (you don't experience; 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 don't feel
Si no se encuentra bien, ¿por qué no se va usted a casa?If you don't feel well, why don't you go home?
