Ni más ni menos
Example: Quiero ni más ni menos que tu ayuda para el proyecto.
Definition
"Ni más ni menos" is a Spanish expression used to indicate that something is exactly as stated, neither more nor less, emphasizing precision or exactness in quantity, quality, or degree. For example, in 'Quiero ni más ni menos que tu ayuda para el proyecto,' it means precisely wanting your help.
Etymology
The phrase "ni más ni menos" originates from Spanish, combining the words 'ni' meaning 'neither,' 'más' meaning 'more,' and 'menos' meaning 'less.' It literally translates to 'neither more nor less,' a straightforward expression emphasizing exactness. Did you know it is commonly used in everyday speech to stress exact amounts or conditions?
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"Ni más ni menos" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A2) - parte 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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