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 |
The most common and straightforward way to say you're welcome is de nada. You can also use con gusto to mean it was my pleasure, or no hay de qué as a more polite response. For a very casual setting, ¡No hay problema! works well to mean no problem or no worries.
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)".
Which one should you use?
De nada is the most common and neutral way to respond to thanks. In contrast, no hay de qué is slightly more formal. Con gusto is used to imply that the help provided was done with pleasure.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
If you want to be more formal or polite, use no hay de qué or the expression Es un placer (it's a pleasure). For informal situations, you can say ¡No hay problema!
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Colombia, con gusto is a common way to say you're welcome. In certain Latin American countries, you may hear the playful variation "No hay de queso, no más de papa."
How do you pronounce it?
/de ˈnada/
Did you know?
- The word nada in de nada comes from the Latin phrase 'nūlla rēs nāta', which literally means 'no born thing'.
- Using no hay de qué is not just more formal than de nada, but it specifically emphasizes that there is no reason for the other person to feel indebted.
Examples in context
- "Gracias." "No hay de qué.""Thank you." "You're welcome."This shows a response 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 demonstrates a way to respond to a specific thanks for help using de nada.Tatoeba #1958773 by marcelostockle, translation #12258348 by Miktsoanit
- "Gracias." "De nada.""Thanks." "You're welcome."This is a short exchange of thanks and a response using de nada.Tatoeba #2965 by Shishir, translation #1050524 by Eldad
- De nada, fue un placer poder colaborar.You're welcome, it was a pleasure to collaborate.
- ¡Con gusto! ¡Espero que te diviertas mucho!You're welcome! I hope you have a great time!
- No hay de qué. Siempre estoy aquí para ayudarte en lo que necesites.You're welcome. I'm always here to help you with whatever you need.
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Example conversation
Alejandro is thanking Elena for a small favor at work.
- ElenaAquí tienes tu bolígrafo.Here is your pen.
- AlejandroGracias, Elena.Thanks, Elena.
- ElenaDe nada.You're welcome.
- AlejandroEres muy amable.You are very kind.
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.
