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/dɨ ˈnadɐ/
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A courteous reply to thanks.
Practice using de nada in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Obrigado pela ajuda. De nada!
    Thanks for the help. You’re welcome!
  • Muito obrigado! De nada.
    Thank you very much! You’re welcome.
  • De nada, foi um prazer ajudar.
    You’re welcome, it was a pleasure to help.
  • Ela agradeceu, e eu respondi de nada.
    She thanked me, and I replied you’re welcome.
  • Disse de nada depois de lhe abrir a porta.
    I said you’re welcome after opening the door for her.

Similar words

não tem de quê
com prazer

Meanings

Reply to gratitude

social
neutral
Said after someone thanks you, to show that the help was gladly given.

Examples

  • Obrigado pela ajuda. De nada!
    Thanks for the help. You’re welcome!
  • Ela agradeceu, e eu respondi de nada.
    She thanked me, and I replied you’re welcome.
  • De nada, foi um prazer ajudar.
    You’re welcome, it was a pleasure to help.
  • Disse de nada depois de lhe abrir a porta.
    I said you’re welcome after opening the door for her.
  • Muito obrigado! De nada.
    Thank you very much! You’re welcome.

Similar words

não tem de quê
com prazer

Etymology

Literally “for nothing”, with nada meaning “nothing”.

FAQ

What does de nada mean?

A courteous reply to thanks.

When do you say de nada?

After someone says thank you.

Does de nada ask for anything?

No. It is a reply that plays down the favor.

Can it answer muito obrigado?

Yes. It is a natural response.

How is de nada pronounced?

It is pronounced /dɨ ˈnadɐ/.

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