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nada

pron.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈnɑdɑ// na·da Informal

pron. nothing at all. You use this word when you want to emphasize that there is zero of something.

pron. nothing; zero. Borrowed from Spanish and used for emphatic effect in casual speech.


SIMPLE

I checked my bank account and there was nada.

CONTEXTUAL

We spent all afternoon fishing at the lake but we caught absolutely nada.

COMPLEX

Despite the high expectations surrounding the product launch, the company's official statement offered nada in terms of actual technical specifications or release dates.

Synonyms
Usage

Functions as a pronoun meaning 'nothing'; often used after 'absolutely' for emphasis.

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