Gracias a todos
/ɡɾaθjas a todos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "thank you everyone" is translated into Spanish as Gracias a todos.
Gracias a todos is used to express gratitude specifically directed at an entire group of people. While the word Gracias on its own means "thank you," adding a todos specifies that the thanks are intended for everyone in the group.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of gracias (thanks), a (to) and todos (all/everyone).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the phrase changes depending on the gender of the group you are addressing. If the group consists entirely of women, you should use Gracias a todas. In formal or highly inclusive contexts, speakers may use Gracias a todos y todas to explicitly acknowledge both men and women.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡɾaθjas a todos/
Did you know?
- The word gracia can also mean 'joke' or 'wit' in Spanish, so saying qué gracia might mean 'what a joke' rather than 'what a grace'.
- In some modern political or social circles, speakers avoid Gracias a todos and instead use Gracias a todes to be gender-neutral.
- If you are thanking a mixed group of men and women, Spanish grammar requires you to use the masculine form todos, even if there are ninety-nine women and only one man.
Examples in context
- Muchísimas gracias a todos por su amabilidadThank you all very much for your kindness
- Gracias a todos por la ayuda.Thank you everyone for the help.
- Muchas gracias a todos por venir.Many thanks to everyone for coming.
- Gracias a todos por sus buenos deseos.Thank you everyone for your good wishes.
Example conversation
Elena is finishing a speech at a small party.
- ElenaGracias a todos por celebrar conmigo.Thank you everyone for celebrating with me.
- AlejandroDe nada, Elena, fue un placer.You're welcome, Elena, it was a pleasure.
- ElenaLa comida estuvo excelente.The food was excellent.
- AlejandroMe alegra que te gustara.I'm glad you liked it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
