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"De nada" is a phrase which is often translated as "you're welcome", and "por favor" is a phrase which is often translated as "please". Learn more about the difference between "de nada" and "por favor" below.
de nada(
deh
 
nah
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dah
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. you're welcome
¡Gracias por el regalo! - De nada.Thanks for the gift! - You're welcome.
b. you are welcome
¡Gracias por las flores! - De nada, espero que te gusten.Thanks for the flowers! - You are welcome. I hope you like them.
c. it's nothing
Muchas gracias por dejar que me quedara contigo. - De nada.Thank you for letting me stay with you. - It's nothing.
d. don't mention it
Gracias por ayudarme. - De nada. Tú hubieras hecho lo mismo por mí.Thank you for helping me. - Don't mention it. You'd have done the same for me.
a. little
Venga, no llores. Es una heridita de nada. - Sí, pero me duele mucho, mamá.Come on, don't cry. It's just a little wound. - Yes, but it hurts a lot, Mom.
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por favor(
pohr
 
fah
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bohr
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. please
Dame comida, por favor.Give me food, please.
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