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"No" is a form of "no", an adverb which is often translated as "no". "No hay nada" is a phrase which is often translated as "there's nothing". Learn more about the difference between "no hay nada" and "no" below.
no hay nada(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. there's nothing
¿Qué vamos a cenar? No hay nada en la nevera.What are we going to have for dinner? There's nothing in the fridge.
b. there is nothing
No hay nada malo en querer estar solo de vez en cuando.There is nothing wrong with wanting to be alone from time to time.
c. there isn't anything
¿Estás segura de que no hay nada que podamos hacer por ti? Si se te ocurre algo, llámanos.Are you sure there isn't anything we can do for you? Call if you can think of something.
a. there's nothing like
No hay nada como un buen paseo para despejar la mente.There's nothing like a good walk to clear up your mind.
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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!
