gracias por el regalo
/ɡɾaθjas poɾ el ɾeɡalo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "thank you for the gift" is translated into Spanish as gracias por el regalo.
This phrase is used to express gratitude to someone who has given you a present.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of gracias (thanks), por (for/because of), el (the) and regalo (gift).
How does it change in a sentence?
To specify who gave the gift, you can add de followed by the person's name or relationship, such as in the construction gracias por el regalo de [persona].
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡɾaθjas poɾ el ɾeɡalo/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, it is common practice to open a gift immediately in front of the giver to show enthusiasm, rather than waiting until later.
- The word regalo shares an unexpected ancestor with the English word 'gala', as both trace back to roots meaning to enjoy oneself or a treat.
- The Spanish word regalo can also be used as a verb, regalar, which means both 'to give a gift' and 'to give something away for free'.
Examples in context
- Muchas gracias por el hermoso collar. Me encanta cómo complementa mi estilo y ya tengo preparado el atuendo perfecto para lucirlo en la fiesta del sábado.Thank you very much for the beautiful necklace. I love how it complements my style and I already have the perfect outfit prepared to wear it at the party on Saturday.
- Muchas gracias por el regalo.Thank you very much for the gift.
- Gracias por el regalo de cumpleaños.Thank you for the birthday gift.
- Oye, gracias por el regalo, es hermoso.Hey, thank you for the gift, it is beautiful.
Example conversation
Lucía gives Daniel a birthday present.
- Daniel¡Hola, Lucía! Gracias por el regalo.Hi, Lucía! Thank you for the gift.
- LucíaDe nada, Daniel. ¿Te gusta?You're welcome, Daniel. Do you like it?
- DanielSí, es perfecto. Muchas gracias.Yes, it is perfect. Thank you very much.
- LucíaMe alegro mucho de que te guste.I am very glad that you like it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries el, gracias, por, regalo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
