Meaning
To be related or connected to something.
Cultural Background
In Spain, the phrase '¿Qué tiene que ver la velocidad con el tocino?' (What does speed have to do with bacon?) is a very common way to point out that someone is making a nonsensical comparison. Mexicans often use '¡Nada que ver!' as a trendy interjection to mean 'No way' or 'That's so not true,' especially among younger generations. In the Rioplatense region, you might hear 'No tiene un soto que ver' (slang) to emphasize that there is absolutely no connection. In Colombia, 'tener que ver' is often used in social circles to discuss who is dating or 'involved' with whom in a more subtle way.
Use 'Mucho' and 'Nada'
Native speakers rarely use the phrase alone. They almost always add 'mucho', 'algo', 'poco', or 'nada' to specify the level of connection.
The 'Con' is Mandatory
If you are mentioning the second thing, you MUST use 'con'. Without it, the sentence feels unfinished.
Meaning
To be related or connected to something.
Use 'Mucho' and 'Nada'
Native speakers rarely use the phrase alone. They almost always add 'mucho', 'algo', 'poco', or 'nada' to specify the level of connection.
The 'Con' is Mandatory
If you are mentioning the second thing, you MUST use 'con'. Without it, the sentence feels unfinished.
The Sarcastic 'Nada que ver'
Use '¡Nada que ver!' with a roll of the eyes to dismiss a gossip or a bad suggestion instantly.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'tener que ver con'.
Tu mala nota no ________ nada ________ tu inteligencia, sino con tu falta de estudio.
We use 'tiene' because 'tu mala nota' is the subject, and 'nada que ver con' to show lack of connection.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'It has nothing to do with me.'
Spanish uses 'ver' and the preposition 'con'.
Complete the dialogue.
Ana: ¿Por qué estás enfadado? ¿Es por lo que dije? Juan: No, ________.
Juan is denying that Ana's words are the cause of his anger.
Match the sentence to the situation.
Sentence: '¿Qué tiene que ver la velocidad con el tocino?'
This is a famous Spanish idiom used to say two things are totally unrelated.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesTu mala nota no ________ nada ________ tu inteligencia, sino con tu falta de estudio.
We use 'tiene' because 'tu mala nota' is the subject, and 'nada que ver con' to show lack of connection.
Choose the correct way to say 'It has nothing to do with me.'
Spanish uses 'ver' and the preposition 'con'.
Ana: ¿Por qué estás enfadado? ¿Es por lo que dije? Juan: No, ________.
Juan is denying that Ana's words are the cause of his anger.
Sentence: '¿Qué tiene que ver la velocidad con el tocino?'
This is a famous Spanish idiom used to say two things are totally unrelated.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsNo, 'tener que ver a' means you have an obligation to physically look at or meet someone. For connections, always use 'con'.
In Spanish, it is always 'tener que ver'. 'Ter a ver' is Portuguese.
Yes! 'Tuvo que ver' (It had to do with) is very common when explaining past events.
It can be. In a formal meeting, it's better to say 'Eso no guarda relación'. In a casual chat, 'nada que ver' is fine.
Related Phrases
nada que ver
specialized formAbsolutely unrelated / No way.
tratarse de
similarTo be about.
estar relacionado con
synonymTo be related to.
vincularse a
synonymTo be linked to.
