Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| descuide (usted) | /desˈkwide usˈted/ (word by word) |
| no se preocupe (usted) |
These phrases are used to tell someone that something does not bother you. Specifically, descuide is a polite response often used when someone apologizes to you for a minor inconvenience.
Which one should you use?
While no se preocupe is a common way to say "don't worry", descuide is a more concise, slightly more formal way to tell someone not to trouble themselves over a mistake or a small issue. For the English sense of "you have nothing to worry about," you can also use No tiene de qué preocuparse.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the phrase No hay bronca is used to convey "no worries" or "no problem". In Spain and parts of Latin America, you may hear No hay drama to express that something is "no drama" or "no big deal".
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "no worries" to a group of people, use the plural form no se preocupen.
How do you pronounce it?
/desˈkwide usˈted/
Did you know?
- In Mexico, the slang No hay bronca uses the word bronca, which can mean a 'scuffle' or a 'fight'.
- The word descuide comes from the verb descuidar, which literally means 'to neglect' or 'to leave unattended'.
- The word bronca in the Mexican phrase no hay bronca is believed to have roots in the word for 'rough' or 'coarse' materials.
Examples in context
- No se preocupe, lo resolveremos juntosDon't worry, we will solve it together
- No te preocupes, estoy seguro de que lo harás bienDon't worry, I'm sure you'll do well
- No hay bronca, llegaremos a tiempoNo worries, we'll arrive on time
Sources
- Wiktionary, “no worries” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (descuide, usted) and can differ in connected speech.
