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"No" is a form of "no", an interjection which is often translated as "no". "You are" is a form of "you are", a phrase which is often translated as "eres". Learn more about the difference between "no" and "you are" 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.
you are(
yu
ar
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. eres (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?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
You are my best friend.Eres mi mejor amigo.
b. es (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Thank you, sir. You are very generous.Gracias, señor. Es muy generoso.
a. estás (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?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I know you are mad, but you need to calm down.Sé que estás enojado pero tienes que tranquilizarte.
b. está (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
You are on 30th Ave. Broadway is that way.Está en la avenida 30. Broadway queda por allá.
