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"It doesn't matter" is a phrase which is often translated as "no importa", and "never mind" is a phrase which is also often translated as "no importa". Learn more about the difference between "it doesn't matter" and "never mind" below.
it doesn't matter(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. no importa
It doesn't matter to you that your own son might be the victim of bullying at school?¿No te importa que tu propio hijo pueda ser víctima de acoso escolar?
b. da igual
It doesn't matter how you do it, Phil. Just do it.Da igual cómo lo hagas, Phil; pero hazlo.
c. da lo mismo
It doesn't matter whether we use basmati or wild rice.Da lo mismo que usemos arroz basmati o salvaje.
never mind(
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maynd
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. no importa
I'm so sorry. I left the book at home. - Never mind.Lo siento mucho. Se me olvidó el libro en casa. - No importa.
b. olvídalo
Never mind, I'll pick it up myself on the way home.Olvídalo, ya lo recojo yo de camino a casa.
a. no te preocupes (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Do you want to go to the movies with me? - No, I have to study. - Never mind. I can go with Jim.¿Quieres ir al cine conmigo? - No, tengo que estudiar. - No te preocupes, puedo ir con Jim.
b. no se preocupe (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I forgot to file the report. - Never mind. It can wait till Monday.Se me olvidó presentar el informe. - No se preocupe. Puede hacerlo el lunes.
a. no se preocupen (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
We forgot to mention we'd be a little late. - Never mind. You're here now.Se nos olvidó decir que llegaríamos algo tarde. - No se preocupen. Ahora ya están aquí.
