gracias
/ˈɡɾaθjas/ [ˈɡɾa.θjas]
In Spanish, 'thank you' is said as gracias. Wiktionary also lists muchas gracias.
Meaning: an expression of gratitude (intj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| gracias | /ˈɡɾaθjas/ [ˈɡɾa.θjas] /ˈɡɾasjas/ [ˈɡɾa.sjas] (Latin America, Philippines) |
| muchas gracias | /ˌmut͡ʃas ˈɡɾaθjas/ /ˌmut͡ʃas ˈɡɾasjas/ |
The most common way to express gratitude in Spanish is gracias. You can also use muchas gracias to mean 'thank you very much' or 'many thanks'.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to express gratitude for a specific thing, use the preposition por after gracias, such as in the phrase gracias por…
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable. The IPA is /ˈɡɾaθjas/ [ˈɡɾa.θjas].
When do people say it?
The most common response to gracias is de nada, which literally translates to 'of nothing' (you're welcome).
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, saying gracias after a compliment can be seen as an admission of vanity rather than politeness. In these cases, people may react with modesty or a humble denial instead.
- The word gracia can also mean 'joke' or 'wit' in Spanish, so a person with 'muchas gracias' could theoretically be described as someone with much wit.
- In some Latin American countries, you can say mil gracias to mean 'a thousand thanks', which is more enthusiastic than simply saying 'many thanks'.
Examples in context
- No gracias, ya comí.No, thank you. I already ate.This sentence shows how to use gracias to politely decline an offer.Tatoeba #5058128 by don_ramon, translation #5057521 by AlanF_US
- Bien, gracias. ¿Y tú?Fine, thank you. And you?This sentence demonstrates using gracias when answering a question about how you are.Tatoeba #532246 by cueyayotl, translation #239430 by sundown
- Gracias por la ayuda.Thank you for the help.This sentence illustrates how to use the phrase gracias to thank someone for something specific.Tatoeba #1901472 by marcelostockle, translation #2646007 by CK
- Gracias por tu ayuda.Thank you for your help.
- Gracias por la invitación.Thank you for the invitation.
- ¡Muchas gracias por tu generosidad!Thank you so much for your generosity!
- ¡Muchas gracias por la ayuda que me has dado!Thank you so much for the help you have given me!
- Le agradezco sinceramente su apoyo.I sincerely thank you for your support.
- Le agradezco su atención.I appreciate your attention.
- Le agradezco su amabilidad.I thank you for your kindness.
- Le agradezco su paciencia.I appreciate your patience.
- ¡Gracias por venir a mi fiesta!Thanks for coming to my party!
- ¡Gracias por tu regalo!Thanks for your gift!
- ¡Muchas gracias por tu ayuda! Eres un sol.Thanks a lot for your help! You're a lifesaver.
- ¡Muchas gracias por el favor! No sé qué haría sin ti.Thank you so much for the favor! I don't know what I would do without you.
- Te agradezco mucho tu apoyo.I really appreciate your support.
- Te agradezco por estar siempre a mi lado.I thank you for always being by my side.
- 328 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier hands Sofía a cup of coffee.
- JavierAquí tienes tu café, Sofía.Here is your coffee, Sofía.
- Sofía¡Gracias, Javier!Thank you, Javier!
- JavierDe nada.You're welcome.
- SofíaHuele muy bien.It smells very good.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thank you” translations and entries gracias, muchas gracias, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
