Lo que sea
casual, everyday
The most common casual way to say "whatever" in Spanish is Lo que sea. Me da igual means "I don't care" and Qué más da means "what does it matter".
Meaning: expression of indifference (interjection)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Lo que sea | casual, everyday |
| Me da igual | casual |
| Qué más da | casual, Spain |
Lo que sea can mean "anything is fine" or can be a dismissive "whatever you say". Tone of voice decides which one.
Which one should you use?
Me da igual is the plain way to say a choice makes no difference to you. Qué más da sounds more like a shrug at something that cannot be changed.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Qué más da is especially common in Spain, while Lo que sea is understood everywhere.
Did you know?
- Said flatly, Lo que sea is often used to end an argument.
Examples in context
- Lo que sea, tú decides.Whatever, you decide.
- Me da igual dónde cenemos.I don't mind where we eat.
- Qué más da, ya es tarde.What does it matter, it's late already.
Example conversation
Marta and her brother Pablo choose a film at home.
- Marta¿Qué película quieres ver?Which film do you want to watch?
- PabloMe da igual, elige tú.I don't mind, you choose.
- Marta¿Y si vemos la de miedo?What about the horror one?
- PabloLo que sea.Whatever.
