Spanish Expression · Native
no tener ni pies ni cabeza
to make no sense at all
Pronunciation: noh teh-NER nee PYAYZ nee kah-BEH-sah
Meaning
To be completely illogical or incoherent; to lack any foundation or structure.
Example
Su explicación no tiene ni pies ni cabeza; no la entiendo.
His explanation makes no sense at all; I don't understand it.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice no tener ni pies ni cabeza 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.