gracias
/ˈɡɾaθjas/ [ˈɡɾa.θjas]
In Spanish, 'thank you' is expressed 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/ |
Which one should you use?
While gracias is the standard way to say thank you, muchas gracias is a stronger expression of gratitude, often translated as 'many thanks' or 'thank you very much'.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to state specifically what you are thankful for, use the preposition por after gracias (e.g., gracias por…).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɡɾaθjas/ [ˈɡɾa.θjas]. The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The word gracia can also mean 'joke' or 'wit' in Spanish, meaning that a person with 'gracia' is someone who is funny or has a good sense of humor.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a small nod or a slight touch on the arm often accompanies gracias to emphasize the sincerity of the sentiment.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, you might hear people say mil gracias instead of muchas gracias. This literally translates to 'a thousand thanks' and expresses even deeper gratitude.
Examples in context
- No gracias, ya comí.No, thank you. I already ate.This example shows how to use gracias to politely decline something.Tatoeba #5058128 by don_ramon, translation #5057521 by AlanF_US
- Bien, gracias. ¿Y tú?Fine, thank you. And you?This example shows how to use gracias when answering a question about how you are doing.Tatoeba #532246 by cueyayotl, translation #239430 by sundown
- Gracias por la ayuda.Thank you for the help.This example demonstrates using gracias with the preposition por to specify what you are thankful for.Tatoeba #1901472 by marcelostockle, translation #2646007 by CK
- Muchas gracias por tu ayuda y orientaciónThank you very much for your help and guidance
- Gracias, me has salvado el díaThanks, you saved my day
- Muchas gracias por su tiempo y consideraciónThank you very much for your time and consideration
- Gracias, esto significa mucho para míThanks, this means a lot to me
- 328 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo hands María a glass of water.
- MaríaGracias, Mateo.Thank you, Mateo.
- MateoDe nada, María.You're welcome, María.
- MaríaTenía mucha sed.I was very thirsty.
- MateoMe alegro.I'm glad.
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.
