Expression · A1 · Spanish glossary
De nada: you are welcome
de nada
Pronunciation: deh NAH-dah (stress the capital letters)
De nada means “you are welcome” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: you are welcome
- How to say it: deh NAH-dah
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “de nada” means and how to use it
De nada is the standard answer to “gracias.” It literally means “of nothing.”
Examples with audio
- Gracias. De nada.“Thank you.” “You are welcome.”
- De nada, fue un placer.You are welcome, it was a pleasure.
- No hay de qué.Do not mention it.
Usage tip
Other replies include “no hay de qué,” “con gusto,” and “a la orden” (common in Colombia and Mexico). Do not confuse “de nada” with “nada,” which alone means “nothing.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “you are welcome” in Spanish?
“you are welcome” in Spanish is “de nada.” It is pronounced deh NAH-dah, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “de nada”?
Say deh NAH-dah. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
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