Phrase in Spanish
What does "Me da igual." mean in Spanish?
The phrase "Me da igual." means that something makes no difference to you. It can sound neutral and flexible, but in the wrong tone it can also sound dismissive.
Phrase
Me da igual.
Natural translation
I do not mind.
- It does not matter to me.
- I do not care.
Breakdown of the phrase
Me
Indirect object pronoun: to me.
da
Third-person singular of "dar", literally "it gives".
igual
Literally "equal"; in this phrase it means that the options feel the same to the speaker.
Usage notes
- It is often softer than a direct English "I do not care", especially when choosing between options.
- Tone matters: it can be cooperative, indifferent or rude.
- A softer alternative is "Me parece bien cualquiera" when you want to sound more positive.
Similar examples
Me da igual dónde cenemos.
I do not mind where we have dinner.
Si prefieres ir mañana, me da igual.
If you prefer to go tomorrow, that is fine with me.
Haz lo que quieras, me da igual.
Do what you want, I do not care.
EchoLearn card
Front
Me da igual.
Back
I do not mind / It does not matter to me. Context and tone decide whether it sounds neutral or dismissive.
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