para nada - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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para nada (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

"Para nada" is a phrase used as an adverb in Spanish.

Phonetic Transcription

/pɐɾɐ ˈnaða/

Translation Options into English

Meaning and Usage

"Para nada" is an idiomatic expression that conveys a sense of negation or rejection. It is commonly used to indicate that something is not the case or that it has no value or relevance. The phrase is frequently employed in both oral and written contexts, although it tends to be more prevalent in spoken language due to its informal nature.

Example Sentences

  1. No me gusta esa película, para nada.
  2. I don't like that movie, not at all.

  3. La fiesta fue aburrida, para nada me divirtió.

  4. The party was boring; it didn't entertain me at all.

  5. Para nada quiero ir a esa reunión.

  6. I don't want to go to that meeting at all.

Idiomatic Expressions

"Para nada" is often used in various expressions and conversational contexts in Spanish. Here are some idiomatic usages:

  1. No le importa para nada lo que piensen los demás.
  2. He doesn't care at all what others think.

  3. Estaba tan cansado que no podía pensar para nada.

  4. I was so tired that I couldn't think at all.

  5. Para nada me siento culpable por lo que hice.

  6. I don't feel guilty at all for what I did.

  7. Si no tienes tiempo, para nada te preocupes.

  8. If you don’t have time, don’t worry at all.

  9. Esta comida no está rica para nada.

  10. This food is not tasty at all.

  11. Ella no me creyó, para nada confía en mí.

  12. She didn't believe me at all; she doesn't trust me at all.

  13. No hay razón para que te preocupes, para nada.

  14. There is no reason for you to worry at all.

  15. Este trabajo no es interesante para nada.

  16. This job is not interesting at all.

Etymology

The phrase "para nada" combines "para," which means "for," and "nada," meaning "nothing." The construction suggests a negation of purpose or value, thus forming the idiomatic meaning of "not at all."

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - De ninguna manera (by no means) - En absoluto (absolutely not)

Antonyms: - Totalmente (totally) - Completamente (completely)



23-07-2024