sin cambios
/sin kambjos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "no change" is translated into Spanish as sin cambios.
sin cambios is used to describe a situation where something remains the same as it was before. This phrase is common in technical, medical or administrative contexts to indicate that a status or condition has remained constant.
What does it mean word for word?
sin cambios is composed of the preposition sin (without) and the plural noun cambios (changes).
How does it change in a sentence?
While sin cambios is the most common way to say "no change" in a general sense, the singular form sin cambio can be used to describe a lack of modification in a specific, singular process or state. Additionally, Nada cambia is another way to express that no change is occurring.
Did you know?
- In a professional context, if a Spanish speaker says se mantiene, they are describing 'no change' by literally saying the situation 'maintains itself'.
- While sin cambios is neutral, the word estancado is used to describe 'no change' when the situation feels trapped or stagnant, like water in a pond.
- The word sin in sin cambios shares a common ancestor with the English word 'sans', as both descend from the Latin 'sine'.
Examples in context
- El menú de hoy sigue sin cambios.Today's menu remains without changes.
- El plan de la boda sigue sin cambios.The wedding plan remains unchanged.
- El clima sigue sin cambios hoy.The weather remains the same today.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are discussing their travel itinerary.
- Mateo¿Hubo alguna novedad con el vuelo?Was there any news about the flight?
- MaríaNo, el itinerario sigue sin cambios.No, the itinerary remains without changes.
- MateoQué bueno que todo sigue igual.It is good that everything stays the same.
- MaríaSí, podemos seguir con el plan.Yes, we can proceed with the plan.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
