Expression · A2 · Spanish glossary
No pasa nada: it is okay, no worries
no pasa nada
Pronunciation: noh PAH-sah NAH-dah (stress the capital letters)
No pasa nada means “it is okay, no worries” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: it is okay, no worries
- How to say it: noh PAH-sah NAH-dah
- Level: Elementary (A2)
What “no pasa nada” means and how to use it
No pasa nada means “it is okay” or “no worries.” You say it to reassure someone after a small mistake.
Examples with audio
- No pasa nada, es un error pequeño.It is okay, it is a small mistake.
- Perdón por llegar tarde. No pasa nada.Sorry for being late. “No worries.”
- No pasa nada si no entiendes todo.It is fine if you do not understand everything.
Usage tip
It literally means “nothing is happening.” Other relaxed answers are “no hay problema,” “tranquilo,” and “no te preocupes.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “it is okay, no worries” in Spanish?
“it is okay, no worries” in Spanish is “no pasa nada.” It is pronounced noh PAH-sah NAH-dah, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “no pasa nada”?
Say noh PAH-sah NAH-dah. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
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