pron Uncommon

nada

Nada (pron) means nothing at all (informal). Example: “I asked for a refund and got nada.”

pron

Nothing at all (informal).

"I asked for a refund and got nada."

"We searched the whole house and found nada."

How to use nada

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA casual way of saying "nothing," borrowed from Spanish.

When to use it

Informal; used in casual speech, often for emphasis.

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I asked for a refund and got _____.

Borrowed directly from Spanish nada, meaning "nothing."

Origin: Spanish

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What does “nada” mean?

The word “nada” means nothing at all (informal). In plain terms, a casual way of saying "nothing," borrowed from Spanish.

How do you use “nada” in a sentence?

Here is “nada” used in a sentence: “I asked for a refund and got nada.”

What part of speech is “nada”?

“Nada” is a pronoun.

Where does the word “nada” come from?

The word “nada” comes from Spanish. Borrowed directly from Spanish nada, meaning "nothing.".

Is “nada” a common word?

“Nada” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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