Spanish Expression · Native
ni idea
no idea
Pronunciation: nee ee-DEH-ah
Meaning
An informal way to state that one has no knowledge or understanding of something.
Example
—¿Sabes dónde está la estación? —Ni idea.
—Do you know where the station is? —No idea.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice ni idea out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a native-level Spanish expression.