Jan 18, 2003 04:47
22 yrs ago
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Spanish term

por nada

Non-PRO Spanish to English Other
want to know exactly what por nada is in english, i heard it ment 'there is no fate' in latin or spanish

Proposed translations

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for nothing/it's nothing (also...in vain)

Literally it means "for nothing", but it is also used like "it's nothing" as an answer to a thank you.
I have honestly never heard/seen it meaning what you have been told.
Peer comment(s):

agree LoreAC (X)
2 days 11 hrs
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for nothing, in vain

are two of the possibilities I've heard of...
Peer comment(s):

agree LaCat
2 mins
agree Lavinia Pirlog
9 hrs
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7 mins

you are welcome

like as

-thanks
-you're welcome
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