de nada
De nada (interjection) means a Spanish phrase used in reply to thanks, meaning roughly 'you're welcome' or 'it's nothing'. It is also used in English speech as a light, informal way of brushing off gratitude. Example: “Gracias por la ayuda." "De nada.”
How to Use De nada
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSpanish for "you're welcome".
Two words, no accent. Often used playfully by English speakers who otherwise speak no Spanish.
Nada on its own means 'nothing'; you cannot answer thanks with nada alone.
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Etymology
Spanish de nada, literally 'of nothing', from de 'of' and nada 'nothing'.
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What is the difference between de nada and por nada?
Both answer thanks and both are polite. De nada is the more widespread and slightly more standard reply; por nada is common in parts of Latin America and can carry a shade of 'it was nothing at all'.
Is de nada formal or informal?
It is neutral in Spanish and works in almost any situation, from a shop to an office. In more formal Spanish you might hear no hay de qué or es un placer instead.