Learn Spanish/English Phrases (all levels, both languages): "no me hace falta"

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Our phrase is:

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"no me hace falta"

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Ejemplo:

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Tómalo, no me hace falta.

No me hace falta enviarlo hoy.

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English example translation:

Take it, I don't need it.

I don't need to send it today.

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English Translation:

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"I don't need it"

Have fun!

Answer 1

I probably should have used the negative form of the phrase, so here is another example:

No me hace falta comprar un vestido nuevo.

I don't need to buy a new dress.

:) - 00494d19, Mar 27, 2010

You go down in phrasebook history! Congratulations luz! - renaerules, Mar 29, 2010

...to give up just one dress could mean quite a lot:)...thank you very much Renae:) - luz_72, Mar 29, 2010

Answer 2

Me gusta hablar español, pero me hace falta aprender más.

I like speaking Spanish, but I need to learn more.

más - 00494d19, Mar 27, 2010

...thanks Heidita, I would have corrected it, but the edit button doesn't work:( - luz_72, Mar 27, 2010

I feel that way too. - BellaMargarita, Mar 27, 2010

me too, and I'm also finding the edit button doesn't always work - galsally, Mar 28, 2010

I went ahead and took care of the "á" for you this time! I know how frustrating technical difficulties can be. - renaerules, Mar 28, 2010

I appreciate that Renae...thanks... - luz_72, Mar 29, 2010

Answer 3

I have no need of it

No me hace falta un abrigo, hace calor hoy!

I don't need a coat, it's hot today! (I hear this a lot from my teenage son - even throughout the winter. Maybe I need to turn the central heating down. :/ )

Answer 4

ya no me hace falta su / vuestra ayuda.

I don't need anymore of your help. (only kidding)

Ian, rey, jeje, mejor: ya no me hace falta su/vuestra ayuda. - 00494d19, Mar 27, 2010

Answer 5

Está lloviendo. No me hace falta regar la huerta.

It's raining. I don't need to water the garden.

Está lloviendo. - 00494d19, Mar 27, 2010

From lesson 1-14--just to clarify--Does llueve mean it's rainy vs. it's raining? - mar959, Mar 27, 2010

llueve = it rains. Ejemplo: Llueve en la primavera. (It rains in the spring). lloviendo = it is raining. Ejemplo: Está lloviendo ahorita. (It is raining right now).: - renaerules, Mar 27, 2010

lluvioso= rainy - BellaMargarita, Mar 27, 2010

Thanks! Gramatically it makes sense, but I was just confused because in lesson 1-14, Paralee says llueve is the answer to "Que tiempo hace?" and there's a girl holding an umbrella and the text says "it's rainy". Just trying to keep it all straight! - mar959, Mar 27, 2010

Answer 6

Me hace falta estudiar y trabajar hoy... no procrastinar en SpanishDict.com!

I need to study and work today... not procrastinate on SpanishDict.com!

(I'm pretty sure "procrastinar" isn't the right verb in this context, I'm a beginner and just got it off the dictionary here... ayuda, por favor?)

You could use perder tiempo for to "waste time" if you are not sure. - BellaMargarita, Mar 27, 2010

aplazar = to postpone, to put back. procrastinate: "aplazar las cosas" or "dejar las cosas para mas tarde". - renaerules, Mar 27, 2010

gracias, Margaret y Renae! - schemmn, Mar 27, 2010

Answer 7

No me hace falta un martillo para el trabajo, necessito un bastón. I don't need a hammer for the job, I need a mallet.

necesito - 00494d19, Mar 27, 2010

Answer 8

Tengo la piel seca. No me hace faltar bañarme todo los días.

I have dry skin. I don't have to bathe every day.

cochina!!!!!!! lol kidding! todos los días. - 00494d19, Mar 27, 2010

falta - alba3, Mar 27, 2010

Answer 9

"no me hace falta"

Literally, I have no want of. I take this to mean “I don't need this/something.”

No me hace falta ésta galleta, pero ella es deliciosa.

I don't need this cookie, but it is delicious.

Answer 10

Me hace falta el automóvil -I need the car(missing it) Le echo de menos -I miss her

I've heard **el coche** and **el carro** for car too, just out of interest :) - galsally, Mar 28, 2010

Answer 11

Mommy Dionisia : Manny, ¿necesitas tu mouth piece?

Pacman : No

Mommy Dionisia : ¿por que?

Pacman : no me hace falta porque no tengo una pelea hoy

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Mommy Dionisia : Manny, do you need your mouth piece?

Pacman : No

Mommy Dionisia : why?

Pacman : I don't need it because I don't have a fight today.

and mouth piece would be?? - 00494d19, Mar 27, 2010

It something that you wear over your teeth to protect them. Figuratively, it means someone who speaks on behalf someone else. - BellaMargarita, Mar 27, 2010

Pacman is a Filipino boxing champion. Mouthpiece is that thing boxers wear in their mouths when fighting in the ring to protect their teeth and gums from serious damage. - Rikko, Mar 27, 2010

Answer 12

Congratulations luz!

Answer 13

Now is the time to vote or submit that last sentence! Best answer will be chosen this evening.