Politeness
How to say “you're welcome” in Spanish
When someone says gracias, the standard answer is “de nada”, literally “of nothing”. It is polite and natural everywhere, from a shop counter to a dinner table.
In Spanish
De nada
You're welcome
Say it: deh NAH-dah
Other ways to say “you're welcome”
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No hay de qué
Don't mention it
Slightly more formal, a polite step up from de nada.
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Con gusto
With pleasure
Common in mexico and latin america, especially in service.
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Un placer
My pleasure
Warm and polite, for example after helping a guest.
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Gracias a ti
Thank you (to you)
A friendly reply meaning “no, thank you”; formal: gracias a usted.
Example sentences
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Gracias por la ayuda. — De nada.
Thanks for the help. — You're welcome.
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Muchas gracias. — No hay de qué.
Thank you very much. — Don't mention it.
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¿Me pasas la sal? — Con gusto.
Could you pass the salt? — With pleasure.
Good to know
- “De nada” works in every country and every setting, so it is the one to learn first.
- In many places “con gusto” sounds especially friendly when serving someone (a waiter bringing a dish, for example).
Questions about “you're welcome” in Spanish
How do you say “you're welcome” in Spanish?
“you're welcome” in Spanish is “De nada” (You're welcome). It is pronounced deh NAH-dah. You can also say “No hay de qué”, “Con gusto”, “Un placer”.
How do you pronounce “De nada”?
“De nada” sounds like deh NAH-dah. The capital letters mark the stressed syllable. Tap the speaker on this page to hear it.
What are other ways to say “you're welcome” in Spanish?
“No hay de qué” (Don't mention it): slightly more formal, a polite step up from de nada. “Con gusto” (With pleasure): common in Mexico and Latin America, especially in service. “Un placer” (My pleasure): warm and polite, for example after helping a guest. “Gracias a ti” (Thank you (to you)): a friendly reply meaning “no, thank you”; formal: gracias a usted.
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