nada

[ nah-duh ]

/ ˈnɑ də /

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noun Informal.

nothing; zero; none: I have absolutely no motivation—zilch, zip, nada!

Nearby words

nacreous, nacreous cloud, nacro, nad, nad+, nada, nadab, nadar, nader, nader, ralph, naderism

Origin of nada

From Spanish

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Nothing, nada, niente, rien, or any word you want to use for having no connection.
The Boko Haram Terrorists Are Not ‘Islamic’|Dean Obeidallah|May 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Daily Pic: Canada gallery flogs rugs and fine art – and wit – at the NADA fair.
Rug Peddlers Rule In Miami|Blake Gopnik|December 9, 2012|DAILY BEAST
“Consumers have been holding onto vehicles longer than they would normally because of the economy,” said Larry Dixon of NADA.
Sandy Destroys Cars, Spurs Used- and New-Car Market|Eliza Shapiro|November 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST
But there is nothing—zero, zilch, nada—in the Ryan plan that demonstrates how that reduction would come to pass.
Ryan Budget Plan Sounds Good But Lacks Substance|Zachary Karabell|August 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Amani and her sister Nada interrupt each other excitedly as they explain the history of their culture.
Libya’s Hidden Minority|Ann Marlowe|September 2, 2011|DAILY BEAST
McKay stood up, and Nada rose beside him, gripping his arms with both hands.
The Country Beyond|James Oliver Curwood
Relatives, of course, Nada had in abundance, but she shrank from exposing her brother to these.
The Intriguers|William Le Queux
Nada infunde mayor respeto como la educación; la educación es lo que eleva el nivel de las personas.
The Woman and the Right to Vote|Rafael Palma
Nada encuentro25 de particular en que usted fuese a casa de las Troyas.
Doa Perfecta|Benito Prez Galds
Safe in the custody of the kind and amiable Countess, Nada felt strangely happy.
The Intriguers|William Le Queux

British Dictionary definitions for nada

nada

/ (ˈnɑːdə) /

noun

mainly US informal nothing

Word Origin for nada

C20: Spanish

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Word Origin and History for nada

nada

"nothing," 1933, slang, introduced by Hemingway, from Spanish nada "nothing," from Latin (res) nata "small, insignificant thing," literally "(thing) born" (see natal).

nada

noun Informal.

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nada

noun

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