How to Say "iota" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “iota” is “átomo” — C1 level.
English → SpanishC1
nounC1formal
not even a little bit
Examples
Ese hombre no tiene ni un átomo de decencia.
That man doesn't have a shred of decency.
No queda ni un átomo de esperanza en sus ojos.
Not a speck of hope remains in her eyes.
Using 'Ni un'
When using this figuratively, it almost always follows 'ni un' to emphasize that there is absolutely zero of something.
Literal vs. Figurative
Mistake: “Un átomo de azúcar.”
Correction: Un grano de azúcar.
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