Spanish Expression · Native
no dar una
to keep messing up / to get everything wrong
Pronunciation: no dár U-na
Meaning
To consistently make mistakes or fail in a series of attempts.
Example
Hoy no doy una, todo me sale mal.
Today I keep messing up, everything is going wrong for me.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice no dar una 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.