How to Say ‘It's no big deal’ in Mexican Spanish
No pasa nada
noh PAH-sah NAH-dah
[noh PAH-sah NAH-dah]
💬 Usage Tip: Word for word this is "nothing happens", but it means "no problem" or "it's fine". It's also a common reply when someone apologizes to you.
Phrase Breakdown
No
[noh]
do not
Used to form the negative of the verb have.
No tengo un coche ahora.
I do not have a car now.
pasa
[PAH-sah]
happens
From 'pasar'; 'no pasa nada' means it's no big deal.
¿Qué pasa aquí?
What's happening here?
nada
[NAH-dah]
Nothing
Used to indicate no quantity, amount, or degree.
No hay nada más que pueda hacer.
There is nothing more I can do.
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