ni modo
Oh well; nothing to be done; whatever
Definitions
Expresses resignation, like 'oh well' or 'it can't be helped'.
ni modo In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
Literally 'no way/manner'; idiom of acceptance.
People Also Ask
What does 'ni modo' mean?
It expresses resignation, like 'oh well' or 'it can't be helped'.
How do you use 'ni modo'?
You say it when accepting something you can't change, e.g. 'Ni modo, será para la próxima' — oh well, maybe next time.
What does 'ni modo' literally mean?
Literally it's 'no way/manner', but idiomatically it signals acceptance that nothing can be done.
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