Spanish phrase
No era ~.
Meaning
It wasn't that ___.
When to use it
Downplays how serious or extreme something was. Used to calm worry or soften an exaggerated reaction in casual speech.
Example dialogue
No era para tanto, solo fue un error.
It wasn't that big a deal, it was just a mistake.
Ah, vale, ahora lo entiendo.
Oh, okay, I understand now.