Example: No hace falta traer comida, ya tenemos suficiente.
Definition
"No hacer falta" is a Spanish expression meaning that something is not necessary or required. It indicates the absence of need for an action or item, as in "No hace falta traer comida," which means there is no need to bring food.
Translations
to be unnecessary
niet nodig zijn
no caldre
ne pas être nécessaire
nicht nötig sein
Etymology
The expression "no hacer falta" comes from the verb "hacer" (to do or make) combined with "falta" (lack or absence). Literally, it translates to "to not make lack," implying that something is not missing or needed. Did you know that "falta" originally meant a fault or deficiency, which evolved to express necessity?
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"No hacer falta" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A2) - parte 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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to be unnecessary