Sound More Natural in English!
When someone says «Thank you», do you always respond with «You’re welcome»? While this is correct, native speakers often use many other ways to reply. If you want to sound more fluent and natural, try using these different expressions!
1. Casual Ways to Say «You’re Welcome»
If you’re talking to friends, family, or colleagues, you can use these:
✅ «No problem!» (¡No hay problema!)
✅ «No worries!» (¡No te preocupes!)
✅ «Anytime!» (¡Cuando quieras!)
✅ «Sure!» (¡Claro!)
✅ «Of course!» (¡Por supuesto!)
👉 Example:
❌ «Thank you for your help!»
✅ «No problem!»
2. Polite Ways to Say «You’re Welcome»
If you’re in a formal situation, like at work or with a client, try these:
✅ «My pleasure!» (¡Un placer!)
✅ «You’re very welcome!» (¡De nada, con gusto!)
✅ «It was my pleasure!» (¡Fue un placer!)
✅ «Glad to help!» (¡Me alegra ayudar!)
👉 Example:
❌ «Thank you for the opportunity.»
✅ «My pleasure!»
3. Funny & Friendly Ways to Say «You’re Welcome»
If you want to be a bit more fun or playful, you can say:
✅ «Don’t mention it!» (¡No lo menciones!)
✅ «No big deal!» (¡No es gran cosa!)
✅ «Anything for you!» (¡Lo que sea por ti!)
✅ «It was nothing!» (¡No fue nada!)
👉 Example:
❌ «Thanks for buying me coffee!»
✅ «Don’t mention it!»
4. How NOT to Respond
🚫 «It was nothing» → Be careful! This can sound rude in some cases.
🚫 Ignoring «thank you» → Always respond politely!
Next time someone says «Thank you», try using a different phrase!
Written by Aimee Wilkinson, Principal at The Harrogate International Academy
