gracias por compartir conmigo
/ɡɾaθjas poɾ kompaɾtiɾ kommiɡo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "thank you for sharing with me" is translated into Spanish as gracias por compartir conmigo.
This phrase is used both for sharing physical objects and for sharing information, feelings or experiences.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of gracias (thanks), por (for), compartir (to share) and conmigo (with me).
How does it change in a sentence?
After the preposition por, the infinitive form compartir is used instead of a conjugated verb. Additionally, the word conmigo is a specialized contraction of con (with) and mí (me).
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡɾaθjas poɾ kompaɾtiɾ kommiɡo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
The word conmigo is a specialized contraction of con (with) and mí (me) and cannot be expressed as con mí.
Did you know?
- The word compartir is used in Spanish to describe the act of living in a shared space, such as compartir piso, which is more common than using the word for 'roommate'.
- The root of compartir connects the act of sharing with the English word 'compartment', both descending from the idea of dividing something into parts.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, if someone 'shares' a meal with you, a verbal gracias is often accompanied by a slight nod of the head to show genuine appreciation.
Examples in context
- Muchas gracias por compartir conmigo su experiencia profesional.Thank you very much for sharing with me your professional experience.
- Gracias por compartir conmigo tu opinión.Thank you for sharing your opinion with me.
- Gracias por compartir conmigo estas fotos.Thank you for sharing these photos with me.
- Gracias por compartir conmigo tus secretos.Thank you for sharing your secrets with me.
Example conversation
Daniel tells Lucía about a personal story during a coffee break.
- LucíaEso fue muy valiente de tu parte, Daniel.That was very brave of you, Daniel.
- DanielNo fue fácil contártelo, Lucía.It wasn't easy telling you, Lucía.
- LucíaGracias por compartir conmigo lo que sientes.Thank you for sharing with me how you feel.
- DanielDe nada, me siento mejor ahora.You're welcome, I feel better now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries compartir, conmigo, gracias, por, CC BY-SA 4.0.
