B2 Expression Neutro

Tener que ver con.

To have to do with.

Significado

To be related or connected to something.

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Contexto cultural

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.

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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.

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The 'Con' is Mandatory

If you are mentioning the second thing, you MUST use 'con'. Without it, the sentence feels unfinished.

Significado

To be related or connected to something.

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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.

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The Sarcastic 'Nada que ver'

Use '¡Nada que ver!' with a roll of the eyes to dismiss a gossip or a bad suggestion instantly.

Teste-se

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.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: tiene que ver con

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.'

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: No tiene nada que ver conmigo.

Spanish uses 'ver' and the preposition 'con'.

Complete the dialogue.

Ana: ¿Por qué estás enfadado? ¿Es por lo que dije? Juan: No, ________.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: no tiene nada que ver

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?'

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Dismissing a completely irrelevant argument.

This is a famous Spanish idiom used to say two things are totally unrelated.

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Recursos visuais

Banco de exercicios

4 exercicios
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'tener que ver con'. Fill Blank B1

Tu mala nota no ________ nada ________ tu inteligencia, sino con tu falta de estudio.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: tiene que ver con

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 A2

Choose the correct way to say 'It has nothing to do with me.'

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: No tiene nada que ver conmigo.

Spanish uses 'ver' and the preposition 'con'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

Ana: ¿Por qué estás enfadado? ¿Es por lo que dije? Juan: No, ________.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: no tiene nada que ver

Juan is denying that Ana's words are the cause of his anger.

Match the sentence to the situation. situation_matching B2

Sentence: '¿Qué tiene que ver la velocidad con el tocino?'

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Dismissing a completely irrelevant argument.

This is a famous Spanish idiom used to say two things are totally unrelated.

🎉 Pontuação: /4

Perguntas frequentes

4 perguntas

No, '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.

Frases relacionadas

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nada que ver

specialized form

Absolutely unrelated / No way.

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tratarse de

similar

To be about.

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estar relacionado con

synonym

To be related to.

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vincularse a

synonym

To be linked to.

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