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"No pasa nada" is a phrase which is often translated as "don't worry about it", and "no hay de qué" is a phrase which is often translated as "don't mention it". Learn more about the difference between "no pasa nada" and "no hay de qué" below.
no pasa nada(
noh
 
pah
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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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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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