B1 Umgangssprache Informell

No hacer caso

To pay no attention / To ignore

Bedeutung

To disregard someone or something; not to heed advice.

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Kultureller Hintergrund

In Spain, 'pasar de' is often used alongside 'no hacer caso'. It is very casual. Mexicans often use 'no le pares bolas' in some regions, though 'no hacer caso' is universal. Argentines might use 'ni cabida' as a very slangy way to say 'no hacer caso'. In Colombia, 'no poner cuidado' is a common regional variation.

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Use the pronoun

Always remember the indirect object pronoun (le/les) when talking about people.

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Not for objects

Don't use this for physical objects; use 'ignorar' instead.

Bedeutung

To disregard someone or something; not to heed advice.

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Use the pronoun

Always remember the indirect object pronoun (le/les) when talking about people.

⚠️

Not for objects

Don't use this for physical objects; use 'ignorar' instead.

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Context is key

Use it to show you are setting a boundary, not just being rude.

Teste dich selbst

Complete the sentence with the correct form.

No ____ caso a lo que dice tu hermano.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: hagas

The imperative form for 'tú' is 'hagas'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Choose the best option.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: No le hagas caso a él.

You need both the indirect object pronoun 'le' and the preposition 'a'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: '¡Todos dicen que vas a fracasar!' B: '____, sé lo que hago.'

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: No les hagas caso

The context requires an imperative command to ignore the group.

Match the situation to the correct response.

Your friend is worried about a rumor.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: No le hagas caso.

To dismiss a rumor, you tell your friend to ignore it.

🎉 Ergebnis: /4

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Aufgabensammlung

4 Aufgaben
Complete the sentence with the correct form. Fill Blank A2

No ____ caso a lo que dice tu hermano.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: hagas

The imperative form for 'tú' is 'hagas'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose B1

Choose the best option.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: No le hagas caso a él.

You need both the indirect object pronoun 'le' and the preposition 'a'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: '¡Todos dicen que vas a fracasar!' B: '____, sé lo que hago.'

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: No les hagas caso

The context requires an imperative command to ignore the group.

Match the situation to the correct response. situation_matching A2

Your friend is worried about a rumor.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: No le hagas caso.

To dismiss a rumor, you tell your friend to ignore it.

🎉 Ergebnis: /4

Häufig gestellte Fragen

12 Fragen

It can be, depending on your tone. Use it carefully with superiors.

Generally no. Use 'ignorar' for things.

'Ignorar' is often passive; 'no hacer caso' is active.

It is better to use 'desatender' in formal writing.

No, 'caso' is masculine and doesn't change.

Yes: 'No le hice caso'.

Yes, it is universally understood.

Use 'No le escuché'.

Yes, 'El perro no me hace caso'.

Not really, it's a verbal phrase.

Use 'les': 'No les hagas caso'.

Only in casual business settings.

Verwandte Redewendungen

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Pasar de alguien

synonym

To ignore someone

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Hacer oídos sordos

similar

To turn a deaf ear

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Prestar atención

contrast

To pay attention

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Dar importancia

similar

To give importance

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