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"It doesn't matter" in Spanish: no importa
no importa
It doesn't matter in Spanish is no importa. Use it to wave away a small problem. No pasa nada is a close comforting twin.
How to pronounce no importa: audio and sound guideLate apology
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How to pronounce no importa
Say it
noh eem-POHR-tah
/no imˈpoɾta/
noh eem-POHR-tah. Stress POHR. Keep no short.
"It doesn't matter" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| no importa | it doesn't matter Default soft dismissal. | Default soft dismissal. |
| no pasa nada | it's fine / no worries Comforting alternative. | Comforting alternative. |
| da igual | it's all the same / whatever Casual indifference. | Casual indifference. |
| no me importa | I don't mind / I don't care Personal version; tone matters. | Personal version; tone matters. |
How to use no importa in real life
- 1Late apology
Llegué tarde. —No importa.
I arrived late. —It doesn't matter.
Forgiving reply.
- 2Wrong order
No importa. Traiga el otro plato.
It doesn't matter. Bring the other dish.
Restaurant calm.
- 3Choosing seats
¿Ventana o pasillo? No importa.
Window or aisle? It doesn't matter.
No preference.
Mistakes English speakers make with no importa
Incorrect: No importante.
Correct: No importa.
Importa is the verb form: no importa, not importante.
Incorrect: No importo.
Correct: No importa.
Third person: no importa ("it doesn't matter").
Good to know
Good to knowNo importa softens small mistakes. If someone is upset, no pasa nada can sound warmer than a flat no importa.
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Friend spills a little water
ChatPal
Ay, mojé la mesa. Perdón.
Oh, I wet the table. Sorry.
You
No importa. Traigo un trapo.
It doesn't matter. I'll grab a cloth.
ChatPal
Gracias. De verdad no importa, ¿sí?
Thanks. It really doesn't matter, okay?
You
Claro. Ya está seco.
Sure. It's already dry.
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FAQ
Common questions about "It doesn't matter" in Spanish
How do you say it doesn't matter in Spanish?
No importa.
No importa vs no pasa nada?
Both fine; no pasa nada often feels softer.
Is importa a verb?
Yes—importar; here no importa means it doesn't matter.
Can no me importa sound rude?
Yes. No me importa can mean I don't care.
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