Learning to say you’re welcome in Spanish is just as important as knowing how to say thank you in Spanish. Not answering to someone when they say thank you, may be seen as impolite. For that reason, saying you’re welcome is not only important to know, it is essential.
There is a diverse variety of ways to say you’re welcome in Spanish. To help you, we have built a short guide:
How to say “welcome” in Spanish
It is important to state that in English the word “welcome” can be used in a phrase like “you’re welcome”, as a response to “thank you”. It can also be used in a phrase like “welcome to our home” as a courteous greeting to receive someone somewhere. In Spanish, “welcome” can only be used as a greeting and the exact translation is “bienvenido”
To hear an example of how to pronounce “welcome” in Spanish, listen to the following audio:
How to say “you’re welcome” in Spanish
The exact and more common way to say “you’re welcome” in Spanish is “de nada”. The exact translation of this phrase to English is “of nothing”. In some Spanish speaking countries, another phrase for “you’re welcome” is “no hay de qué”. This phrase in Spanish can be interpreted in English as saying “make nothing of it”.
To hear an example of how to pronounce “you’re welcome” in Spanish as in “de nada”, listen to the following audio:
How to say “you’re welcome” in Spain in Spanish
In Spain, you can also say “you’re welcome” as “no hay por qué darlas”. The exact translation of this expression is “there is no reason to give them”, which can be interpreted as in there is no reason to give the appreciation, since the pleasure is reciprocal.
To hear an example of how to pronounce “you’re welcome” in Spain in Spanish, listen to the following audio:
Other ways to say “you’re welcome” in Spanish
To hear an example of how to pronounce “you’re welcome” in Spanish in a formal and polite way, listen to the following audio:
To hear an example of how to pronounce “you’re welcome” in Spanish in a business situation, listen to the following audio:
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Experience the Spanish Language
Do you know if there is a Spanish speaking community near you? The best way to immerse yourself in learning the language is to pick up a conversation on the street or with a neighbor.
If you have a more adventurous heart, travel to a Spanish speaking country. This hardcore exposure may be a little bit harsh, but it is very effective. It will force you to use as much as you know. Conversation is the key.
You can also join our Spanish conversation programs and talk with native Spanish speakers, while receiving a detailed, written feedback. This feedback helps you to optimize the time you use in learning the language, by directing you to practice the areas where you are making the most mistakes. Additionally, you will be able to schedule your conversations at times that are most convenient to you and with experienced conversation partners that know how to cater to your needs.
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