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A courteous response that treats a favor as requiring no thanks.

Examples

  • De nada, para eso estamos los amigos.
    Don't mention it, that's what friends are for.
  • Cuando le di las gracias, respondió: «De nada».
    When I thanked her, she replied, 'You're welcome.'
  • Te agradezco que hayas venido. De nada, me alegró poder ayudarte.
    I appreciate you coming. You're welcome, I was glad to help.
  • Gracias por traerme las llaves. De nada.
    Thanks for bringing me the keys. You're welcome.
  • De nada, no me costó ningún trabajo.
    No problem, it was no trouble at all.

Similar words

no hay de qué
con gusto
mucho gusto
por nada
a la orden

Meanings

Courteous reply to thanks

social
neutral
A conventional response to an expression of thanks, reassuring the other person that the favor was freely given and needs no repayment or further gratitude.

Examples

  • Gracias por traerme las llaves. De nada.
    Thanks for bringing me the keys. You're welcome.
  • De nada, para eso estamos los amigos.
    Don't mention it, that's what friends are for.
  • Cuando le di las gracias, respondió: «De nada».
    When I thanked her, she replied, 'You're welcome.'
  • Muchas gracias por la información. De nada, con gusto.
    Thank you very much for the information. You're welcome, my pleasure.
  • De nada, no me costó ningún trabajo.
    No problem, it was no trouble at all.
  • Te agradezco que hayas venido. De nada, me alegró poder ayudarte.
    I appreciate you coming. You're welcome, I was glad to help.

Similar words

Etymology

Formed from de and nada, literally 'of nothing,' reflecting the idea that the help given was no burden.

FAQ

What does de nada mean?

De nada means 'you're welcome,' 'don't mention it,' or 'no problem' as a reply to thanks.

When is de nada used?

It is used after someone says gracias or otherwise expresses thanks.

Is de nada formal or informal?

De nada is neutral and works in both formal and informal situations.

What is the literal meaning of de nada?

It literally means 'of nothing,' presenting the favor as no burden.

What are alternatives to de nada?

Common alternatives include no hay de qué, con gusto, por nada, and regionally a la orden or mucho gusto.

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