뜻
To be completely indifferent or unconcerned about something.
문화적 배경
In Spain, this phrase is often used to show a sense of 'pasotismo'—a cultural attitude of being unbothered by social pressures or political noise. While understood, Mexicans often prefer 'me tiene sin cuidado' or the more colorful 'me vale' (which can be rude depending on the tone). Argentines might use 'me resbala' (it slides off me) for a similar effect, but 'me trae sin cuidado' is used in more formal or literary contexts. In Colombia, 'me tiene sin cuidado' is very common and is considered a polite but firm way to dismiss something.
Use it for Gossip
This is the perfect 'shield' phrase when someone tries to pull you into drama you don't want to be part of.
Watch your Tone
If said with a sharp tone, it can sound very aggressive. Say it calmly to sound truly indifferent.
뜻
To be completely indifferent or unconcerned about something.
Use it for Gossip
This is the perfect 'shield' phrase when someone tries to pull you into drama you don't want to be part of.
Watch your Tone
If said with a sharp tone, it can sound very aggressive. Say it calmly to sound truly indifferent.
Regional Preference
If you are in Mexico, try 'me tiene sin cuidado' to sound more local.
셀프 테스트
Choose the correct form of the verb 'traer' for this sentence.
Sus críticas constantes me _______ sin cuidado.
The subject is 'sus críticas' (plural), so the verb must be 'traen'.
Complete the idiom with the missing preposition.
Lo que piensen los vecinos me trae _______ cuidado.
The idiom is 'sin cuidado', meaning 'without care'.
In which situation is it appropriate to use 'me trae sin cuidado'?
Situation: Your friend tells you they are sad because they lost their job.
Using this phrase for someone else's serious problem shows a lack of empathy.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ¿Te importa si vamos al cine en vez de al teatro? B: La verdad es que _______.
This expresses that the speaker has no preference.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Sus críticas constantes me _______ sin cuidado.
The subject is 'sus críticas' (plural), so the verb must be 'traen'.
Lo que piensen los vecinos me trae _______ cuidado.
The idiom is 'sin cuidado', meaning 'without care'.
Situation: Your friend tells you they are sad because they lost their job.
Using this phrase for someone else's serious problem shows a lack of empathy.
A: ¿Te importa si vamos al cine en vez de al teatro? B: La verdad es que _______.
This expresses that the speaker has no preference.
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자주 묻는 질문
5 질문It can be. It's neutral-formal, but dismissing someone's opinion is inherently a bit confrontational. Use it for things, not people's feelings.
Yes, if you are referring to a minor detail that doesn't affect a project. 'Ese cambio en el diseño me trae sin cuidado.'
'Me da igual' is more common for choices (pizza or pasta?). 'Me trae sin cuidado' is more about not being worried or affected by something.
Use 'Le trae sin cuidado'.
Yes, though 'me tiene sin cuidado' is a very strong competitor in the Americas.
관련 표현
Me da igual
synonymIt's all the same to me.
Me importa un bledo
similarI don't care a bit.
Tener cuidado
contrastTo be careful.
Me tiene sin cuidado
variationIt keeps me without care.
