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"No hay nadie" is a form of "no hay nadie", a phrase which is often translated as "there's nobody". "No" is a form of "no", an adverb which is often translated as "no". Learn more about the difference between "no hay nadie" and "no" below.
no hay nadie(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. there's nobody
Toqué el timbre tres veces, pero parece que no hay nadie en la casa.I rang the bell three times, but it looks like there's nobody home.
b. there's no one
No hay nadie que cante tan bien como tú.There's no one that can sing as well as you.
c. there isn't anybody
¿Quién es esa mujer que está parada en la esquina de allá? - Creo que estás viendo cosas. No hay nadie allá.Who is that woman standing in the corner over there? - I think you're seeing things. There isn't anybody there.
no(
noh
)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!
