How do you say "you're welcome" in Spanish?
Say de nada to anyone. Con gusto is warmer, and no hay de qué ("don't mention it") is a little more formal.
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de nadaUnit 2
you're welcome
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Con gusto.Speak
My pleasure.
Sofía the barista, in the Speak tab's coffee shop.
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Con gusto. Cualquier duda, aquí estoy.Speak
My pleasure. If you have any questions, I'm here.
Fernanda at the bank: "My pleasure. If you have any questions, I'm here."
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No hay de qué.
Don't mention it.
What does para servirle mean?
Para servirle means "happy to help" or "at your service", literally "to serve you". It's what people who serve you in Mexico say when you thank them; you don't need to say it yourself.
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Para servirle. ¡Que tenga buen día!Speak
Happy to help. Have a nice day!
Rosa at the Metro station, after helping you find your line.
Which you're welcome should you use?
Use de nada as your default; it's never wrong. Switch to con gusto when you've done someone a favor and want to sound warm.
| Phrase | What it means | When |
|---|---|---|
| de nada | you're welcome | Anyone, anywhere |
| con gusto | my pleasure | Anyone; very common in Mexico |
| no hay de qué | don't mention it | Anyone; a little formal |
| para servirle | happy to help, at your service | Said by staff to customers |
| a la orden | at your service | Staff, especially in Colombia and Venezuela |
What mistakes do English speakers make with you're welcome?
The classic mistake is translating "you're welcome" word for word as eres bienvenido or bienvenido.
- Bienvenido means "welcome!" to a guest arriving, not "you're welcome" after thanks.
- De nada isn't dismissive. "It's nothing" sounds odd in English, but de nada is simply polite.
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¡Bienvenido! / ¡Bienvenida!Unit 9
Welcome! (to a man / to a woman)
This is the welcome for a guest at the door, not the answer to gracias.
How can you practice saying it out loud?
Say it to someone who answers. In CiaoSpeak's Spanish course, set in Mexico City, the lessons teach de nada and con gusto with a recording and a note on when to use it, and in the Speak tab a character in a real scene (a barista, a taxi driver, your language-exchange partner Ana) talks to you and you answer out loud. The app tells you whether a person would understand you, with one gentle fix if not. Lessons are free; in the Speak tab, today's questions (up to five a day) are free too, and CiaoSpeak+ adds practice in any scene whenever you like. More phrases: how to say everyday things in Spanish.
Frequently asked questions
What is a polite way to say you're welcome in Spanish?
De nada is polite everywhere. Con gusto ("my pleasure") sounds warmer, and no hay de qué ("don't mention it") is a little more formal.
Does bienvenido mean you're welcome?
No. Bienvenido (or bienvenida, to a woman) is "welcome!" when someone arrives. After "thank you", say de nada or con gusto.
What does para servirle mean?
Para servirle means "happy to help" or "at your service". Staff in Mexico say it when a customer thanks them.