How to Say ‘You're welcome.’ in Spain Spanish
De nada.
deh NAH-dah
[deh NAH-dah]
🇪🇸 In Spain: De nada is standard, but in Spain you'll also often hear nada, no hay de qué, or just a friendly smile. After a small courtesy, people may keep moving rather than treat it like a formal exchange.
Phrase Breakdown
De
[deh]
of; from
A very common preposition used in many expressions; here it forms part of a set phrase.
En la expresión «De nada», «De» forma una respuesta educada.
In the expression “De nada,” “De” forms part of a polite reply.
nada
[NAH-dah]
nothing
Means nothing; in de nada it becomes a polite way to say you are welcome.
Después de dar ayuda, respondo: «nada», es un placer.
After giving help, I reply: “nothing,” it’s a pleasure.
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