vs
QUICK ANSWER
"Porque sí" is a form of "porque sí", a phrase which is often translated as "just because". "No" is a form of "no", an adverb which is often translated as "no". Learn more about the difference between "porque sí" and "no" below.
porque sí(
pohr
-
keh
see
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. just because
¿Por qué tenemos que levantarnos tan temprano? - Porque sí.Why do we have to get up so early? - Just because.
b. because
¿Por qué tengo que quedarme sentado aquí? - ¡Porque sí!Why do I have to stay sitting here? - Because!
no(
noh
)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!
