How to Say ‘You're welcome, dear.’ in Mexican Spanish
De nada, mijo.
deh NAH-dah MEE-hoh
[deh NAH-dah MEE-hoh]
💬 Usage Tip: mijo is a squeezed-together mi hijo "my son"; for a woman it's mija. You'll hear it said fast as one word, never split apart.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: When an in-law calls you mijo or mija, it's a sign of affection and acceptance into the family. Older people use it with anyone younger they feel fond of, not just their own children.
Phrase Breakdown
De
[deh]
of / for (in 'de nada')
Part of the set phrase 'de nada', you're welcome.
De nada, amigo.
You're welcome, friend.
nada
[NAH-dah]
Nothing
Used to indicate no quantity, amount, or degree.
No hay nada más que pueda hacer.
There is nothing more I can do.
mijo
[MEE-hoh]
my son / sweetie
Contraction of 'mi hijo', used affectionately for boys and young men in Mexico.
Ven a comer, mijo.
Come eat, sweetie.
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