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"No" is a form of "no", an interjection which is often translated as "no". "Say yes" is a phrase which is often translated as "di que sí". Learn more about the difference between "no" and "say yes" 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.
say yes(
sey
yehs
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (imperative)
a. di que sí (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Even if you don't want to do it, say yes.Aunque no quieras hacerlo, di que sí.
b. diga que sí (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Miss, would you like to go out with me tonight? Say yes.¿Señorita, quisiera salir conmigo esta noche? Diga que sí.
c. digan que sí (plural)
Mom and dad, can I go to Fernando's party? Please say yes.Mamá y papá, ¿puedo ir a la fiesta de Fernando? Por favor digan que sí.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. decir que sí
My friends begged me to say yes even though I was afraid.Mis amigos me rogaron decir que sí aunque tenía miedo.
a. decir el sí
When my boyfriend asks me to marry him, I am going to say yes.Cuando mi novio me pida matrimonio, voy a decir el sí.
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. aceptar
Thank you for the invitation to the wedding. I would love to say yes but I do not have enough money for a plane ticket.Gracias por la invitación a la boda. Me encantaría aceptar pero no tengo suficiente dinero para un boleto de avión.
