de nada
/deɪ ˈnɑdə/
interjection
- (US) you're welcome
"De nada" means (literally) that there's nothing to be thankful about. "No hay nada que agradecer".
It's semantically similar to "not at all", but it can also be correctly translated to "You're welcome".
Answer from cgc on Stack ExchangeMerriam-Webster
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DE NADA Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of DE NADA is of nothing : you're welcome.
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r/Spanish on Reddit: Do Spanish speakers think of "de nada" literally?
July 11, 2013 -
I've been wondering this for a while, “de nada” literally means “of nothing”, but in the mind of a Spanish speaker, is that “of nothing” really how they feel?
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I agree with chclau, that it is an established expression and we give no thought so much to the idea of "nothing." A good comparison I think is the English "You're welcome" For many Spanish speakers who are students of English, the literal translation of "You're welcome" is strange. In certain context, not so much. For example, "Thanks for inviting me!" -"you're welcome". But what about "Thanks for letting me know about the practice being canceled" "You're welcome!". I am welcome to what? To receive news about something being canceled? It seems strange in translation, and yet I think English speakers give little thought to the literal meaning of welcome. A simple nuance, here in Spain we use "nada" very often, sometimes in place of "de nada", but also if you bump in to someone and say excuse me. For example: "Gracias por el regalo" "Nada, es un gusto" or When you bump into someone, "Uy, perdón!" "Nada." This second phrase perhaps comes really from "No pasa nada." Nevertheless, we use all of the expressions quite in a natural way without much thought to the meaning of "nada", and yet it still, at times, does have this connotation of "It's nothing". Also, think about the expression English "Not at all." "Thanks for helping me with my homework" "Not at all!"
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To answer your question, sometimes it can literally mean "it was nothing", especially if the person feels that it really did not require much effort. At the same time it could also just be said as a habitual phrase. Think if it in the sense that it would be similar to someone in English saying "your welcome". Sometimes they really mean it, and other times, it's just a habitual phrase that you respond after hearing "thank you". Or if you say "thank you" and the person responds "my pleasure", there's a good chance it really was a pleasure for that person to help you. There are numerous Spanish ways to say "thank you" in Spanish, besides what's mentioned in the other comments. "Por favor" is one that comes to mind, especially in Argentina. For example "Gracias por llevarme a la oficina", the response would be simply "por favor" which implies something like "please, it was nothing". "No fue nada", literally "it was nothing", is another option. "¿De que?", translated as "for what? would be another. "No hay porque", "there is no reason" (to say thank you). "Como no", "of course" "Fue un gusto (placer), "it was a pleasure" which can also be said without incluiding "fue" so it would be "un gusto (placer)"
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DE NADA Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com
First recorded in 1910–15; from Spanish: literally, “of nothing;” de ( def. ), nada ( def.
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Don’t Say “De Nada” [15 Ways to Say You’re Welcome in Spanish] - Spanish and Go
When someone helps you with something and then you say “Oh, gracias”, the other person can say “no es nada”. This is also very casual. When one says “muchas gracias por tu ayuda”, you can respond with “oh, está bien”. This is a very easy and simple way of saying you’re welcome in Spanish. You can also say no se preocupe, for a more formal setting which means “no worries” or “don’t worry”.
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"De nada" means (literally) that there's nothing to be thankful about. "No hay nada que agradecer".
It's semantically similar to "not at all", but it can also be correctly translated to "You're welcome".
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According to DLE in de nada it's a polite answer to thanks being given to somebody.
Basically it's kind of equivalent to it was nothing/think nothing of it/no problem/don't mention it.
In Spanish you can also say no fue nada (and in that sense that sounds more "complete"), por nada, no hay problema; so basically de nada and the other variants are the current short way of saying no hay de qué dar las gracias or no hay por qué dar las gracias.
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Answer (1 of 7): De nada is the answer to thank you in Spanish. In English, the most common way to say that would be “You’re welcome!” However, there are other ways to express this idea: No problem!
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de nada - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
From Spanish de nada (it's nothing).
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July 16, 2025 - The phrase “de nada” has its roots in the French expression “de rien,” which also means “of nothing.” Its use in a response to gratitude can be traced back to the influence of French on the Spanish language.
Collins Dictionary
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English Translation of “DE NADA” | Collins Spanish-English Dictionary
no es nada fácil it’s not at all easy ⧫ it’s by no means easy · esto no me gusta nada I don’t like this at all · no está nada triste he isn’t sad at all · pues no eres tú nada ambicioso (ironic) well you’re not very ambitious, are you? ... much! feminine noun · la nada the void · el avión pareció salir de la nada the aircraft seemed to come from nowhere ·
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What does 'de nada' mean? Is this the standard response to 'gracias'? - Quora
Answer (1 of 11): De nada means “you’re welcome”. Other ways to say, “de nada” could be “no es pasa nada”, which means “it was nothing” or pretty much “you’re welcome”. You would use that when referencing something you’ve ...
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What does "de nada" mean in Spanish?
English words for de nada include You're welcome!, you are welcome, you’re welcome, your welcome, you welcome, it's my pleasure and of nothing. Find more Spanish words at wordhippo.com!
Cambridge Dictionary
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DE NADA in English - Cambridge Dictionary
DE NADA translate: you’re welcome!. Learn more in the Cambridge Spanish-English Dictionary.
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Gracias por ayudarme. - De nada. Tú hubieras hecho lo mismo por mí.Thank you for helping me. - Don't mention it.
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It's just a matter of regional preferences.
No hay de qué might be a bit more formal in some contexts, but they mean exactly the same.
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There is another way in Spain:
No hay por qué darlas
It means that you don't need to thank me because helping you was easy for me, or our personal relation is so strong that helping you is taken for granted. Actually, the three forms have the same sense, as 'De nada' and 'No hay de qué' can be considered shorter forms of 'No hay por qué darlas'.
All the three forms are common, with 'De nada' being the most common due to its shortness.
Urban Dictionary
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Urban Dictionary: de nada
December 10, 2005 - Literally "Of nothing", commonly interpreted as "You're welcome". Tied to "De rien" in French, which has a similar meaning. "Thank you so much for that little bit of information, Mr. Harper." "Hey, de nada."
Linguee
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de nada - English translation – Linguee
La respuesta habitual a "gracias" es "de nada".
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What does "de nada" mean in Portuguese?
English words for de nada include It's nothing! and You're welcome!. Find more Portuguese words at wordhippo.com!
MostUsedWords
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Learn What Is The Meaning Of "De Nada" In Spanish! – MostUsedWords
It is used as a polite response to express gratitude. However, its literal translation sheds light on a more nuanced meaning. "De nada" can be broken down into two parts: "de," meaning "of" or "from," and "nada," meaning "nothing".
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"nada de nada" in English | Spanish to English Translation - PROMT.One
Translate "nada de nada" from Spanish to English, nothing at all, . See word usage in contexts, conjugation and declension.