it is what it is in Spanish
it is what it is in Spanish is es lo que hay, qué se le va a hacer, así es la vida — it is what it is means said to accept an unwelcome situation that cannot be changed, signaling that there is no point complaining about it further.
it is what it is in Spanish
es lo que hay
(idiomatic) That's life; expressing resignment to a situation or set of circumstances, usually without complaint
qué se le va a hacer
(idiomatic) That's life; expressing resignment to a situation or set of circumstances, usually without complaint
así es la vida
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see it, is, what, it, is. This thing has its own distinct nature; this thing is itself.
es lo que hay
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see it, is, what, it, is. This thing has its own distinct nature; this thing is itself.
What does "it is what it is" mean?
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phrase Said to accept an unwelcome situation that cannot be changed, signaling that there is no point complaining about it further.
"We lost the contract. It is what it is, so let's chase the next one."
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phrase Used dismissively to end a discussion or avoid explaining something further.
"He wouldn't give a reason for the decision, just 'it is what it is'."
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it is what it is in a sentence
- We lost the contract. It is what it is, so let's chase the next one.
- The flight's canceled and there's no other route tonight, so it is what it is.
- He wouldn't give a reason for the decision, just 'it is what it is'.
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What is "it is what it is" in Spanish?
"it is what it is" in Spanish is es lo que hay, qué se le va a hacer, así es la vida. it is what it is means: Said to accept an unwelcome situation that cannot be changed, signaling that there is no point complaining about it further.
How do you use "it is what it is" in a sentence?
Example: "We lost the contract. It is what it is, so let's chase the next one." In Spanish, "it is what it is" is es lo que hay, qué se le va a hacer, así es la vida.
Are there other ways to say "it is what it is" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "it is what it is": es lo que hay, qué se le va a hacer, así es la vida.
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