No pasa nada
Example: No pasa nada si llegas un poco tarde hoy.
Definition
"No pasa nada" is a Spanish expression used to indicate that there is no problem or issue, often reassuring someone that a situation is acceptable or that no harm has been done. For example, it can mean "It's okay" or "Nothing's wrong."
Etymology
The phrase "no pasa nada" literally translates to "nothing happens" in English. It comes from the combination of the negative adverb "no," the verb "pasa" (from "pasar," meaning to happen or pass), and "nada," meaning nothing. Did you know? Its casual use evolved to comfort others by implying that no negative consequences have occurred.
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"No pasa nada" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A2) - parte 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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