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"No hay de qué" is a phrase which is often translated as "don't mention it", and "no pasa nada" is a phrase which is often translated as "don't worry about it". Learn more about the difference between "no hay de qué" and "no pasa nada" below.
no hay de qué(
noh
 
ay
 
deh
 
keh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. don't mention it
Gracias por tu ayuda - No hay de qué.Thanks for your help. - Don't mention it.
b. you're welcome
Me encanta este regalo. ¡Gracias! - No hay de qué.I love this present. Thank you! - You're welcome.
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no pasa nada(
noh
 
pah
-
sah
 
nah
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dah
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. don't worry about it
Siento no poder venir el jueves. - No pasa nada.I'm sorry I can't come on Thursday. - Don't worry about it.
b. it's okay
No pasa nada, mi hijo. Solo fue una pesadilla.It's okay, son. It was just a nightmare.
a. nothing happens
No pasa nada en este pueblito.Nothing happens in this small town.
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