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"No" is a form of "no", an adverb which is often translated as "no". "No hay" is a phrase which is often translated as "there isn't". Learn more about the difference between "no hay" and "no" below.
no hay(
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ay
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. there isn't
No hay una solución única al problema del fracaso escolar.There isn't one single solution to the problem of educational failure.
b. there's no
No hay la opción de guardar el archivo. El botón parece estar fuera de la pantalla.There's no option to save the file. The button seems to be offscreen.
a. there aren't
No hay nuevos detalles sobre la próxima temporada de la serie. Lo único que tenemos es este tráiler.There aren't any new details about the coming season of the show. All we have is this trailer.
b. there are no
No hay palabras para describir lo que se siente la primera vez que tienes entre tus brazos a tu bebé.There are no words to describe the feeling you get when you hold your baby in your arms for the first time.
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!
