no hace falta

there's no need

no hace falta(noh ah-seh fahl-tah)

phrase

1. (it's not necessary)

a. there's no need

Diles que no hace falta que vengan mañana. Nos las arreglaremos solos.

Tell them that there's no need for them to come tomorrow. We'll manage on our own.

b. you don't have

No hace falta que me llevéis en coche a la estación. Está aquí al lado.

You don't have to drive me to the station. It's around the corner.

c. you don't need

No hace falta ser muy listo para darse cuenta de que está mintiendo.

You don't need to be very clever to realize that she's lying.

d. we don't need

Para esta receta no hace falta harina.

We don't need flour for this recipe.

2. (there's sufficient)

a. there's enough

No nos hace falta más azúcar, ¿verdad?

There's enough sugar, isn't there?