Spanish · Greetings & Essentials
"Nothing" in Spanish: nada
nada
Nothing in Spanish is nada. With a verb you usually pair no: no quiero nada. De nada means “you're welcome,” a different polite use of the same word.
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How to pronounce nada
Say it
NAH-dah
/ˈna.ða/
NAH-dah. Stress on NAH.
"Nothing" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| nada | nothing Default pronoun. | Default pronoun. |
| no… nada | not… anything / nothing Standard negation pair. | Standard negation pair. |
| de nada | you're welcome Reply to gracias. | Reply to gracias. |
| nada más | nothing else Closing an order. | Closing an order. |
How to use nada in real life
- 1Shopping
No necesito nada más.
I don't need anything else.
No…nada.
- 2Hunger check
No quiero nada ahora.
I don't want anything now.
Polite pass.
- 3Thanks reply
De nada. Estoy para ayudar.
You're welcome. Happy to help.
De nada uses nada.
Mistakes English speakers make with nada
Incorrect: Quiero nada.
Correct: No quiero nada.
Spanish likes no…nada together. Don’t drop the no.
Incorrect: Nothing, gracias.
Correct: Nada, gracias. / No quiero nada, gracias.
Use nada, not English nothing.
Good to know
English speakers fear double negatives; Spanish expects them: no veo nada. De nada after gracias is automatic politeness across Latin America.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Closing a market purchase
ChatPal
¿Necesitas algo más?
Do you need anything else?
You
No, nada más. Gracias.
No, nothing else. Thanks.
ChatPal
De nada. Que te vaya bien.
You're welcome. Take care.
You
Igualmente.
Likewise.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Nothing" in Spanish
Nothing?
Nada.
Why no…nada?
Spanish pairs them: no quiero nada is normal, not “wrong.”
You're welcome?
De nada.
Gender?
Nada is invariable—no masculine/feminine forms.
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