Preposition · A1 · Spanish glossary
Sin: without
sin
Pronunciation: seen (stress the capital letters)
Sin means “without” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: without
- How to say it: seen
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “sin” means and how to use it
Sin means “without.” It is the opposite of “con.”
Examples with audio
- Prefiero el café sin azúcar.I prefer coffee without sugar.
- Salí sin mi teléfono.I left without my phone.
- No puedo vivir sin música.I cannot live without music.
Usage tip
After sin, Spanish usually uses a noun without an article: sin azúcar, sin dinero. Add “que” and the subjunctive to introduce a clause: sin que lo sepas.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “without” in Spanish?
“without” in Spanish is “sin.” It is pronounced seen, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “sin”?
Say seen. 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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