vs
QUICK ANSWER
"Si" is a form of "si", a conjunction which is often translated as "if". "De nada" is a phrase which is often translated as "you're welcome". Learn more about the difference between "si" and "de nada" below.
si(
see
)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
de nada(
deh
nah
-
dah
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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.
