Spanish · 0:28
How to say “I don’t care” in Spanish
Hear several ways to express indifference in Spanish, with translations and a note on choosing a considerate tone.
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No me importa.
It doesn't matter to me.
Da igual.
It's all the same.
Como tú quieras.
Whatever you want.
Me trae sin cuidado.
I couldn't care less.
Me importa un pepino.
I don't give a damn.
A closer look
Indifference can sound relaxed or dismissive. Your voice and the situation matter as much as the words.
Me da igual can mean either option is fine. It can also sound dismissive if someone is asking about something important.
The video uses level labels to arrange its examples. Treat these as variations to explore, not a test of your level or a rule that longer phrases are better.
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A friend offers tea or coffee and either is fine. What could you say?
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Me da igual, gracias. — Either is fine, thanks.
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