pero ni modo
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pero ni modo(
peh
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roh
nee
moh
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doh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. but there's no way
Esos zapatos me encantan, pero ni modo que los pueda usar; ¡el taco es altísimo!I love those shoes, but there's no way I could use them; the heels are too high!
b. but not a chance
Traté de convencer a Alicia de venir con nosotros, pero ni modo. Tiene un examen muy difícil mañana y necesita sacarse una buena nota.I tried to persuade Alicia to come with us, but not a chance. She has a really difficult test tomorrow, and she needs to get a good grade.
c. but it was not to be
Quería ir al recital, pero ni modo. Para cuando traté de comprar la entrada, se habían agotado.I wanted to go to that concert, but it was not to be. By the time I tried to get a ticket, they were sold out.
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