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"It doesn't matter" in Italian: non importa
non importa
It doesn't matter in Italian is non importa. Also: non fa niente. Use it to wave away a small problem.
Spilled water
Tranquillo—non importa.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce non importa
Say it
non eem-POR-tah
/non imˈpor.ta/
Non importa: non eem-POR-tah. Stress POR.
"It doesn't matter" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| non importa | it doesn't matter Default. | Default. |
| non fa niente | it's nothing / no worries Very common alternate. | Very common alternate. |
| non importa davvero | it really doesn't matter Stronger reassurance. | Stronger reassurance. |
| poco importa | it matters little Slightly literary. | Slightly literary. |
How to use non importa in real life
- 1Spilled water
Tranquillo—non importa.
Relax—it doesn't matter.
Reassurance.
- 2Late reply
Hai risposto tardi? Non importa.
You replied late? It doesn't matter.
Messages.
- 3Wrong size
Se non va bene, non importa: lo cambio.
If it doesn't fit, it doesn't matter: I'll exchange it.
Shopping.
Mistakes English speakers make with non importa
Incorrect: Non importante.
Correct: Non importa.
Verb form importa, not the adjective alone.
Incorrect: Non mi importa. (when you mean no worries about their mistake)
Correct: Non importa. / Non fa niente.
Non mi importa can sound like I don't care about you/it—tone matters.
Good to know
Non importa and non fa niente are social oil after small accidents. A smile matters as much as the words. For bigger issues, don't brush them off—Italians value sincerity.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
A friend arrives ten minutes late
ChatPal
Scusa il ritardo!
Sorry I'm late!
You
Non importa—ho letto un po'.
It doesn't matter—I read a bit.
ChatPal
Grazie. Davvero non importa?
Thanks. It really doesn't matter?
You
Davvero. Andiamo.
Really. Let's go.
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FAQ
Common questions about "It doesn't matter" in Italian
It doesn't matter?
Non importa.
Alternate?
Non fa niente.
I don't care?
Non mi importa—stronger, watch tone.
After a spill?
Non importa, tranquillo.
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