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"No" is a form of "no", an adverb which is often translated as "no". "Por ahí" is a phrase which is often translated as "that way". Learn more about the difference between "por ahí" and "no" below.
por ahí(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. that way
Tienes que ir por ahí para llegar al aula 32.You have to go that way to get to classroom 32.
a. somewhere
¿Viste mi camisa? - Sí, estaba por ahí en el dormitorio.Did you see my shirt? - Yes, it was somewhere in the bedroom.
b. over there
La granja está por ahí, al pie de la colina.The farm is over there at the foot of the hill.
a. around
Circula por ahí el rumor de que se han separado.There's a rumor going around that they broke up.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Era un grupo de 50 personas o por ahí.It was a group of 50 people or so.
Pili debe de tener 45 años o por ahí.Pili must be 45 or something like that.
no(
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)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!
