Ni modo

[ guatemalan slang ] expression

Definition

Expression meaning there's no other choice; resignation to an inevitable situation.

Examples

  • "Ni modo, we have to go study."
  • "The game was cancelled, ni modo, maybe another day."
  • "Ni modo, we have to work on the weekend."

Synonyms

what can you do no choice oh well

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Usage

“Ni modo” is a Guatemalan expression used to express resignation or acceptance of a situation that has no solution or alternative. It indicates that something is inevitable and that there’s nothing left to do but accept it.