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"Nada que hacer" is a phrase which is often translated as "nothing to do", and "para hacer" is a phrase which is often translated as "to do". Learn more about the difference between "nada que hacer" and "para hacer" below.
nada que hacer(
nah
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dah
 
keh
 
ah
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sehr
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. nothing to do
Volvamos a casa. No hay nada que hacer aquí.Let's go home. There's nothing to do here.
b. anything to do (in English negative sentences)
Si no tienes nada que hacer, ¿por qué no me ayudas a limpiar la casa?If you don't have anything to do, why don't you help me clean the house?
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para hacer(
pah
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rah
 
ah
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sehr
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. to do
¿Cuál es el secreto para hacer más flexiones de brazos?What is the secret to do more push-ups?
b. to make
Compré agua tónica y gin para hacer gin tonic.I bought tonic water and gin to make gin and tonic.
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