gracias por aceptar
/ɡɾaθjas poɾ aθebtaɾ/from spelling rules
gracias por aceptar is the Spanish way to say thank you for accepting.
The phrase gracias por aceptar is the most standard and direct way to express gratitude for someone accepting something. In digital contexts, such as when someone accepts a friend request or a formal application, it is common to complete the phrase by adding mi solicitud (my request).
How does it change in a sentence?
In this expression, the preposition por is used to indicate the reason or cause for the thanks. In Spanish, por is followed by the infinitive aceptar rather than a gerund.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡɾaθjas poɾ aθebtaɾ/
Did you know?
- The word gracias is derived from the Latin phrase gratias agere, which literally meant 'to perform' or 'to do' thanks.
- The word aceptar is a 're-Latinized' word, meaning it was consciously brought back into Spanish from Latin rather than evolving naturally from Old Spanish.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a verbal 'thank you' is often accompanied by a slight nod or a touch on the arm to reinforce the sincerity of the gratitude.
Examples in context
- Gracias por aceptar mi invitación en Facebook.Thank you for accepting my invitation on Facebook.This sentence shows how to use gracias por aceptar when referring to an invitation on Facebook.Tatoeba #1717392 by marcelostockle, translation #1716434 by Amastan
- ¡Mil gracias por aceptar! Realmente valoro tu apoyo y estoy emocionado de trabajar contigo en este proyecto tan importante. Juntos, lograremos grandes cosas. ¡Gracias de nuevo!A thousand thanks for accepting! I really value your support and I am excited to work with you on this important project. Together, we will achieve great things. Thanks again!
- Gracias por aceptar mi propuesta de trabajo.Thank you for accepting my job proposal.
- Muchas gracias por aceptar este regalo.Thank you very much for accepting this gift.
Example conversation
Mateo is accepting an invitation to join Elena's project team.
- ElenaMateo, gracias por aceptar trabajar con nosotros.Mateo, thank you for accepting to work with us.
- MateoDe nada, Elena. Estoy muy emocionado.You're welcome, Elena. I am very excited.
- ElenaTu experiencia será muy útil para el equipo.Your experience will be very useful for the team.
- MateoHaré todo lo posible para ayudar.I will do my best to help.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aceptar, gracias, por, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
