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"Without" in Spanish: sin
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Without in Spanish is sin. Order café sin azúcar or tacos sin cebolla. Sin mí / sin ti keep the accented pronouns.
Drink order
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How to pronounce sin
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/ˈsin/
seen. Like English seen, shorter.
"Without" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| sin | without Default preposition. | Default preposition. |
| sin azúcar | without sugar Drink orders. | Drink orders. |
| sin problema | no problem Reassuring reply. | Reassuring reply. |
| sin ustedes | without you all Plural you, Latin America. | Plural you, Latin America. |
How to use sin in real life
- 1Drink order
Café sin azúcar, por favor.
Coffee without sugar, please.
Classic sin line.
- 2Food allergy
Quiero la sopa sin crema.
I want the soup without cream.
Kitchen ask.
- 3Plans
No salgo sin mi teléfono.
I don't go out without my phone.
Habit.
Mistakes English speakers make with sin
Incorrect: Café without azúcar.
Correct: Café sin azúcar.
Use sin, not English without.
Incorrect: Café con sin azúcar.
Correct: Café sin azúcar.
Don’t stack con and sin. One preposition is enough.
Good to know
Sin azúcar, sin hielo, and sin cebolla are high-frequency café and street-food lines. Sin problema is a friendly “no worries,” not a formal apology.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Customizing a taco order
ChatPal
¿Los quieres con cebolla o sin cebolla?
Do you want them with onion or without onion?
You
Sin cebolla, por favor.
Without onion, please.
ChatPal
¿Y sin salsa picante también?
And without hot sauce too?
You
Un poco de salsa sí.
A little sauce is fine.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Without" in Spanish
Without?
Sin.
Without sugar?
Sin azúcar.
Without me?
Sin mí—keep the accent on mí.
Is sin formal?
No. Sin is everyday register at counters and tables.
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