de nada
/d͡ʒi ˈna.dɐ/
The English phrase 'no worries' can be expressed in Portuguese as de nada.
Meaning: it does not bother me (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase de nada literally translates to 'of nothing', implying that the favor performed was of no consequence or cost.
Which one should you use?
If you specifically want to convey the sense of 'it's not a problem' or 'don't worry about it', the phrase não tem problema is often a more direct equivalent than de nada.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /dʒi ˈna.dɐ/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- In some informal settings, a Brazilian person might respond to a 'thank you' with que isso?, which literally means 'what is that?' but functions as 'don't mention it'.
- In some regions of Brazil, the phrase imagina is used as a synonym for de nada, implying that the other person should not even imagine that a favor was a burden.
- If you want to sound very casual in Brazil, you can say capaz to mean 'no worries' or 'not at all', especially in southern regions like Rio Grande do Sul.
Examples in context
- De nada, pode deixar.No worries, you can leave it to me.
- Não precisa agradecer, de nada.No need to thank me, it's nothing.
Example conversation
Gabriel is thanking Beatriz for helping him with some heavy boxes.
- GabrielMuito obrigado pela ajuda, Beatriz!Thank you so much for the help, Beatriz!
- BeatrizDe nada, Gabriel!No worries, Gabriel!
- GabrielVocê é muito gentil.You are very kind.
- BeatrizImagina, não foi nada.Don't mention it, it was nothing.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry de nada, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
