no haber

no haber(
noh
 
ah
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behr
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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.).
intransitive verb phrase
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Algunas de las actividades extraescolares no salieron adelante por no haber alumnos suficientes.Some of the extracurricular activities didn't go ahead because there weren't enough students.
Los bomberos tuvieron dificultades para aproximarse al edificio con su carro por no haber una carretera de acceso.The firemen had problems reaching the building with their fire truck because there wasn't an access road.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Al no haber testigos, es la palabra de la víctima contra la del agresor.Given there aren't any witnesses, it's the victim's word against the assailant's.
Parece no haber una buena razón para los despidos.There doesn't seem to be a good reason for the dismissals.
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