General
nomás
What does nomás mean?
A contraction of 'no más' used pervasively in Mexican and Southwest Spanish to mean 'just' or 'only.'
"Nomás vine a saludar, ya me voy."
Origin
Mexican/Southwest Spanish contraction of 'no más.'
Frequently asked questions
What does 'nomás' mean?
It means 'just' or 'only,' and can also mean 'as soon as' when it introduces a clause.
Where does 'nomás' come from?
It's a contraction of 'no más,' used pervasively in Mexican and US Southwest Spanish.
How do you use 'nomás'?
Use it like 'just,' e.g. 'Nomás vine a saludar' ('I just came to say hi'), or as 'as soon as,' e.g. 'Nomás llegue, te aviso.'
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