de nada
/de ˈnada/
In Spanish, you're welcome is de nada. If unsure, use de nada. Wiktionary also lists no hay de qué and no hay por qué.
Meaning: reply to thanks (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| de nada | /de ˈnada/ | |
| no hay de qué | /ˌno ˌai de ˈke/ | |
| no hay por qué | /no ai poɾ ke/ (from spelling rules) | |
| con gusto | /kon ˈɡusto/ | Colombia |
These phrases are used as a reply to someone thanking you.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase de nada literally translates to of nothing. The phrase no hay de qué literally means there is nothing of which [to thank me].
Which one should you use?
De nada is the most common and neutral way to respond to thanks, making it suitable for almost any situation. No hay de qué is a slightly more formal and polite option. Con gusto is used when you want to emphasize that you were happy to perform the favor or service.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Colombia, con gusto is a very common way to say you're welcome. Additionally, in Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador, the polite phrase a la orden (meaning 'at your service') is used as a response to thanks.
How do you pronounce it?
/de ˈnada/
Did you know?
Examples in context
- "Gracias." "No hay de qué.""Thank you." "You're welcome."This example shows a formal response to a thank you using no hay de qué.Tatoeba #3664380 by Seael, translation #2077 by Swift
- "Gracias por la ayuda." "De nada.""Thank you for your help." "You're welcome."This example shows a neutral response to a thank you for help using de nada.Tatoeba #1958773 by marcelostockle, translation #12258348 by Miktsoanit
- "Gracias." "De nada.""Thanks." "You're welcome."This example shows a simple neutral response to a thank you using de nada.Tatoeba #2965 by Shishir, translation #1050524 by Eldad
- ¡por nada! Estoy aquí para ayudarte siempreYou're welcome! I'm here to help you anytime
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Example conversation
Alejandro gives Sofía a book.
- AlejandroAquí tienes el libro, Sofía.Here is the book, Sofía.
- SofíaMuchas gracias, Alejandro.Thank you very much, Alejandro.
- AlejandroDe nada.You're welcome.
- SofíaNos vemos mañana.See you tomorrow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “you're welcome” translations and entries de nada, no hay de qué, con gusto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, hay, nada, no, no hay de qué, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
