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"No" is a form of "no", an interjection which is often translated as "no". "Ya" is a pronoun which is often translated as "tú". Learn more about the difference between "no" and "ya" 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.
ya(
yuh
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
1. (colloquial) (subject; used to address one person)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. tú (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?).
Are ya going to school today, or are ya feeling sick?¿Tú vas a la escuela hoy, o te sientes enfermo?
b. usted (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Ya know that you're my favorite boss, right?Usted sabe que es mi jefe favorito, ¿verdad?
2. (colloquial) (object; used to address one person)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. te (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?).
I want to help ya with your homework.Quiero ayudarte con tu tarea.
b. lo (formal) (singular, masculine)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
It's a pleasure to see ya, sir.Es un placer verlo, señor.
c. la (formal) (singular, feminine)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
I'll have my secretary call ya.Diré a mi secretaria que la llame.
3. (colloquial) (subject; used to address multiple peopñe)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
4. (colloquial) (object; used to address multiple people)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. los (plural, masculine or mixed gender)
Painting a house seems like a lot of work for two people. My family and I will help ya!Pintar una casa parece ser mucho trabajo para dos personas. ¡Mi familia y yo los ayudaremos!
b. las (plural, feminine)
Oh, girls, it makes me happy to see ya happy.Oh, chicas, me alegra verlas felices.
