Spanish Phrase
Sí, ya casi no nos queda.
Meaning
The speaker confirms that there is almost nothing left for them. It can refer to food, time, money, or any resource that is running out.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to acknowledge a shortage that is nearly total, often after someone points it out or asks if there is still something left.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Síyacasinonosqueda
Sí (Yes)
Used to affirm or agree with a statement or question.
ya
Means ‘already’ or ‘now’; here it emphasizes that the situation has reached a point.
casi
An adverb meaning ‘almost’; it modifies the verb phrase to indicate near‑completion.
no
Negation particle placed before the verb.
nos
Reflexive pronoun for ‘us’; here it works as an indirect object meaning ‘to us’.
queda (verb quedar)
Third‑person singular of ‘quedar’, meaning ‘to remain’ or ‘to be left’. In this construction it describes what is left for us.
🗨In Conversation
¿Queda leche para el café?
Is there any milk left for the coffee?
Sí, ya casi no nos queda.
Yes, we have almost none left.
✕Common Mistakes
Sí, casi no nos queda.
Avoid dropping ‘ya’; without it the sentence sounds less urgent and may be interpreted as a simple statement rather than a response to a question.
Sí, ya casi no nos quedá.
The verb must be conjugated as ‘queda’ (third‑person singular). ‘Quedá’ is a misspelling.
Sí, ya casi nos queda.
Using singular ‘queda’ with ‘nos’ is correct, but forgetting the negation ‘no’ changes the meaning to ‘we still have something left’.
↔Alternatives
Sí, casi no nos queda nada.
Yes, there’s almost nothing left.
Sí, ya queda muy poco.
Yes, there’s very little left.
Sí, está a punto de acabarse.
Yes, it’s about to run out.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking households, it’s common to warn family members when a staple (like rice, coffee, or water) is low. Using ‘ya’ adds a sense of urgency, so listeners understand they should act quickly, e.g., buy more or use what’s left wisely.