Spanish Expression · Advanced
sin ton ni son
without rhyme or reason / randomly
Pronunciation: sin tón ni són
Meaning
Without any apparent sense, purpose, or logical connection.
Example
Empezó a reírse sin ton ni son en medio de la reunión.
He started laughing without rhyme or reason in the middle of the meeting.
Practice tips
- Practice sin ton ni son out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish expression is for advanced-level learners.