me vale

Spanish

Etymology

Euphemistic ellipsis of me vale madre (literally “that is worth (a) mother for me”), in the sense of "it does not cost a thing". In Mexican Spanish, madre sometimes symbolizes very important matters, othertimes very contemptible or valueless things.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /me ˈbale/ [me ˈβ̞a.le]
• Syllabification: me va‧le

Interjection

me vale

1. (Mexico) I don't care

   Synonyms: no me importa, me da igual (Spain)