não faz mal

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/nɐ̃w̃ ˈfaʒ ˈmaɫ/
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A reassuring response to a small mistake or setback.
Practice using não faz mal in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Parti o copo sem querer. Não faz mal.
    I broke the glass by accident. No harm done.
  • Não faz mal, podemos tentar amanhã.
    No problem, we can try tomorrow.
  • Desculpa o atraso. Não faz mal.
    Sorry I am late. That’s okay.
  • Se não puderes vir, não faz mal.
    If you cannot come, that’s okay.
  • Ela pediu desculpa e eu disse não faz mal.
    She apologized and I said that’s okay.

Similar words

não tem importância
sem problema

Meanings

No harm done

social
neutral
Said to show that a minor mistake, delay or change of plan is not a problem.

Examples

  • Desculpa o atraso. Não faz mal.
    Sorry I am late. That’s okay.
  • Parti o copo sem querer. Não faz mal.
    I broke the glass by accident. No harm done.
  • Não faz mal, podemos tentar amanhã.
    No problem, we can try tomorrow.
  • Ela pediu desculpa e eu disse não faz mal.
    She apologized and I said that’s okay.
  • Se não puderes vir, não faz mal.
    If you cannot come, that’s okay.

Similar words

não tem importância
sem problema

Etymology

Literally “it does not do harm”, with fazer mal meaning “to cause harm”.

FAQ

What does não faz mal mean?

A reassuring response to a small mistake or setback.

When is não faz mal used?

After a minor mistake, apology or inconvenience.

Does it mean actual harm was done?

No. It says the problem is small or absent.

Can it respond to an apology?

Yes. That is one of its common uses.

How is não faz mal pronounced?

It is pronounced /nɐ̃w̃ ˈfaʒ ˈmaɫ/.

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