Ni idea
Example: No tengo ni idea de dónde está el perro.
Definition
"Ni idea" is a Spanish expression used to indicate complete lack of knowledge or information about something. It means having no clue or no notion, as in the sentence: 'No tengo ni idea de dónde está el perro,' which translates to 'I have no idea where the dog is.'
Etymology
The phrase "ni idea" comes from Spanish, where "ni" means 'not even' and "idea" means 'idea' or 'notion.' Together, they emphasize the absence of any idea. The expression is a common colloquial way to express total ignorance or uncertainty, and its straightforward components make its meaning clear and relatable.
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"Ni idea" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A1) - parte 1", containing 112 commonly used expressions.
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