How to Say ‘There is no / There isn't’ in Mexican Spanish
No hay
noh eye
[noh eye]
💬 Usage Tip: Use hay for “there is/there are.” So “No hay…” is perfect for missing utilities or supplies.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Great survival phrase in Mexico: “No hay agua,” “No hay luz,” “No hay gas.” Very practical!
Phrase Breakdown
No
[noh]
there is no / not
Used here to begin a negative statement; with hay, it means there isn't or there aren't.
No, en este momento no hay agua.
No, at this moment there is no water.
hay
[eye]
there is / there are
Form of haber used to say something exists or is available.
No hay agua caliente porque no hay gas.
There is no hot water because there is no gas.
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