gracias, lindo
/ˈɡɾaθjas/ [ˈɡɾa.θjas ˈlindo/word by word
gracias, lindo is the Spanish way to say "thank you, cutie".
This phrase is an informal way to express gratitude while simultaneously calling someone cute or attractive. While gracias is the standard word for thanks, appending an adjective like lindo makes the expression highly informal and flirtatious.
Which one should you use?
If you wish to specifically emphasize that a person is beautiful rather than just "cute", you can use gracias, guapa.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the person being addressed. Use the feminine form linda if you are addressing a woman. Therefore, gracias, lindo/a is the general way to express "thank you, cute/handsome/pretty".
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈɡɾaθjas/ [ˈɡɾa.θjas ˈlindo/]. The stress is on the 1st of 4 syllables.
Did you know?
- The word lindo is a distant relative of the English word 'legible'. Both are thought to trace their origins back to a Latin root meaning 'lawful' or 'clear'.
- In certain Spanish-speaking cultures, you can use lindo or linda to soften a rejection or a request, even if there is no romantic attraction present.
- While lindo means 'cute' in most of Latin America, in Spain it is more commonly used to describe things or situations as 'nice' rather than calling a person 'cutie'.
Examples in context
- ¡Gracias, corazón! Me salvaste.Thank you, sweetheart! You saved me.
- Gracias, lindo.Thank you, cutie.
- Muchas gracias, lindo, por el regalo.Thank you so much, cutie, for the gift.
- Gracias, lindo, eres muy amable.Thank you, cutie, you are very kind.
Example conversation
Daniel gives Elena a flower.
- DanielAquí tienes una flor para ti.Here is a flower for you.
- Elena¡Qué detalle! Gracias, lindo.What a lovely gesture! Thank you, cutie.
- DanielDe nada, te ves muy bien.You're welcome, you look great.
- ElenaEres un dulce, Daniel.You are a sweetheart, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (gracias, lindo) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gracias, lindo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
