Sin prisa
everyday
A relaxed way to say "no rush" is Sin prisa. In Argentina and Chile people say No hay apuro, and Tranqui, con calma means "relax, take your time".
Meaning: saying there is no hurry (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Sin prisa | everyday |
| Tranqui, con calma | casual |
| No hay apuro | casual, Argentina, Chile |
Use it when someone apologizes for taking time or when you want to ease pressure on a request.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Apuro is common in the Southern Cone, while prisa is used in every country.
Did you know?
- Apuro and apurarse are very common in the Southern Cone, where speakers often say No te apures.
Examples in context
- Sin prisa, tómate tu tiempo.No rush, take your time.
- Tranqui, con calma.Relax, no hurry.
Example conversation
Lucía asks her colleague Ramiro in Santiago about a report.
- Lucía¿Necesitas el informe hoy?Do you need the report today?
- RamiroNo hay apuro, mañana está bien.No rush, tomorrow is fine.
- LucíaPerfecto, gracias.Perfect, thanks.
