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"No" is a form of "no", an interjection which is often translated as "no". "No lie" is a phrase which is often translated as "ninguna mentira". Learn more about the difference between "no" and "no lie" below.
no(
no
)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
His new apartment is no larger than the last one.Su nuevo apartamento no es más grande que el último.
I have been dieting for a month, but I am no thinner than I was.Llevo un mes de dieta, pero no he enflaquecido nada.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
3. (negation)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
4. (not any)
b. sin (used as a preposition in Spanish)
She did it all on her own, with no help at all.Lo hizo todo sola, sin ayuda de nadie.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
It says "no parking." You can't leave your car here.Dice "prohibido el estacionamiento"; no puedes dejar aquí el coche.
There's a sign on my son's door that says "no girls allowed."Hay un anuncio en la puerta de mi hijo que dice "no se admiten chicas".
6. (no way of)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
If my parents see the house like this, there's no telling what they'll do.Si mis padres ven la casa en tal estado, quién sabe lo que harán.
There's no avoiding the issue any more.Ya no se puede eludir el asunto.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
b. el voto en contra (M) (politics)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The bill received 64 noes, and did not pass.La propuesta de ley recibió 64 votos en contra y fue rechazada.
no lie(
no
lay
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (no untruth)
a. ninguna mentira
You've gotten yourself into too much trouble. No lie could save you now.Te has metido en demasiados problemas. Ninguna mentira te puede salvar ahora.
b. no es mentira
I told you that I love you and that's no lie.Te dije que te amo y eso no es mentira.
2. (colloquial) (I'm not lying)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. no miento
And then, no lie, the monkey stole my sandwich and watched me as he ate it.Entonces, no miento, el mono me robó el sándwich y me miró mientras lo comía.
b. digo la verdad
No lie, I would love a drink right now.Digo la verdad, me encantaría una copa en este momento.
