If he doesn't like it, then oh well!!

Question

Hi gang!! I'm wondering how to say "If he doesn't like it, then oh well", or "If he doesn't like it, that's tough" in español. Not necessarily an exact translation of those examples, but something you would actually hear in Latin American spanish. I get the "si no le gusta" part, but the rest is more difficult. OH, please nothing too harsh or profane!! Thanks!!

My grandfather sed to say "El que no le guste el fuste, que lo quite y monte en pelo" or if you don't like the saddle then you can ride bareback. For some reason my Grandmother fount it a vulgar saying. - dan_, Sep 7, 2010

From the literal translation, it would seem to mean "if you don't like it, then you can do without. - dan_, Sep 7, 2010

Answer 1

"Öh well" is such a silly expression that there is no such thing in Spanish. The closest way to impart this meaning that I can think of is "......................, ni modo."

Answer 2

I suppose in some contexts you might use "no me importa (nada)"

Si no le gusta, no me importa

"Aguantarse" might also be a viable alternative, and you might find these threads useful regarding its usage: te aguantas, te aguantas again. You also might try having a look at the dictionary definition SpanishDict: aguantarse

Answer 3

Hmm - seems like there is something like '¡qué lo traga!' which is like 'tough' 'if you don't like it lump it' sort of way

Is that in the phrase book? - sanlee, Sep 7, 2010

HAHA, I'm dreaming about that @!x& pb But it is always a pleasure to find one of yours San - margaretbl, Sep 7, 2010

Answer 4

Si no le gusta, luego oh así