Example: Ella ganó ni más ni menos que el primer premio.
Definition
"Ni más ni menos que" is a Spanish expression used to emphasize that something is exactly as stated, neither more nor less, often highlighting the significance or exactness of a fact, as in "Ella ganó ni más ni menos que el primer premio," meaning she won exactly the first prize.
Translations
no less than
niet minder dan
ni més ni menys que
ni plus ni moins que
nicht weniger als
Etymology
The phrase "ni más ni menos que" combines the Spanish words for 'neither more nor less than' to emphasize precision or exactness. It originates from everyday Spanish usage where contrast and exactness are highlighted, and there is no specific historical origin beyond its literal construction.
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"Ni más ni menos que" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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no less than