nada
/ˈnɑːdə/noun★Intermediate— nothing
informal
nothing; zero
After searching for hours, we came up with nada.
After searching for hours, we found nothing.
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Commonly used in informal contexts, especially in American English.
Collocations
come up with nadato find or achieve nothingget nadato receive nothing
Antonyms
💡Pro Tip
Informal Usage
Use 'nada' in casual conversations, not formal writing.
📖Word Origin
Borrowed from Spanish, where it means 'nothing' or 'zero'.
📝Usage Notes
Often used in informal speech to emphasize the absence of something.
English Dictionary