How to Say "nil" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “nil” is “cero” — A2 level.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2neutral/informal
A score of nothing or failing grade
Examples
Empezamos de cero después de la crisis.
We started from scratch after the crisis.
¿Cuánto sacaste en el examen? Un cero.
What did you get on the exam? A zero (a failing grade).
El marcador está tres a cero.
The score is three to zero.
Scores and Grades
In many Spanish-speaking countries, getting 'un cero' on a test means you failed completely.
Literal Translation of Idioms
Mistake: “Él es un cero.”
Correction: Él es un cero a la izquierda.
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