How to Say ‘It doesn't matter’ in Spain Spanish
No pasa nada
noh PAH-sah NAH-dah
[noh PAH-sah NAH-dah]
🇪🇸 In Spain: This is the go-to reassurance in Spain when someone apologises. It's warm and relaxed, and usually ends the awkward moment right there.
Phrase Breakdown
No
[noh]
not / no
Used to negate something.
No, No lo creo después de ese final.
No, I don't believe it after that ending.
pasa
[PAH-sah]
happens
From pasar; used to say something happens to someone.
Me pasa cada vez que hay una ocasión clara.
It happens to me every time there is a clear chance.
nada
[NAH-dah]
nothing
Means nothing; in de nada it becomes a polite way to say you are welcome.
Después de dar ayuda, respondo: «nada», es un placer.
After giving help, I reply: “nothing,” it’s a pleasure.
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