No pasa nada
casual, Spain
A casual way to say "no problem" is No pasa nada, literally "nothing happens". In Mexico people say No hay bronca, and Tranqui is a short form of tranquilo.
Meaning: saying something is fine (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| No pasa nada | casual, Spain |
| Tranqui | casual |
| No hay bronca | slang, Mexico |
Use them to answer thanks or an apology. No hay problema works everywhere but sounds less casual.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Bronca is a Mexican word for a problem or fight, so no hay bronca means there is no trouble.
Did you know?
- Chela is Mexican slang for beer, a word that often comes up with this phrase.
Examples in context
- Perdón por llegar tarde. No pasa nada.Sorry for being late. No problem.
- ¿Me ayudas? No hay bronca.Can you help me? No problem.
- Tranqui, yo lo hago.No worries, I will do it.
Example conversation
Santiago thanks his friend Memo for moving a couch in Guadalajara.
- SantiagoGracias por ayudarme.Thanks for helping me.
- MemoNo hay bronca.No problem.
- SantiagoTe invito unas chelas.I will buy you some beers.
