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"Qué importa" is a form of "qué importa", a phrase which is often translated as "so what". "No importa" is a phrase which is often translated as "it doesn't matter". Learn more about the difference between "no importa" and "qué importa" below.
no importa(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. it doesn't matter
Es muy caro, pero no importa. Como quiera lo voy a comprar.It's very expensive, but it doesn't matter. I'll buy it anyway.
b. never mind
Se me olvidó comprar croissants. - No importa, podemos hacer tostadas.I forgot to buy croissants. - Never mind. We can make toast.
c. it makes no difference
El caso es irse de vacaciones. Adónde, no importa.The main thing is to go on vacation. It makes no difference where to.
qué importa(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. so what
Paula siempre se ve fachosa. - ¿Qué importa? Se puede vestir como quiera.Paula always looks scruffy. - So what? She can dress as she likes.
b. it doesn't matter
Mario no va a venir. - ¡Qué importa! Podemos divertirnos sin él.Mario's not coming. - It doesn't matter. We can have fun without him.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
No entiendo qué importa su opinión.I don't understand why his opinion matters.
Si no quieren venir, ¿qué importa? Ni siquiera me caen bien.If they don't want to come, what difference does it make? I don't even like them.
