gracias por tus buenos deseos
/ɡɾaθjas poɾ tus bwenos deseos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "thank you for your good wishes" is translated into Spanish as gracias por tus buenos deseos.
This phrase is a polite expression used to acknowledge someone's kind words or hopes for your success and happiness. You can also use the alternative expression gracias por tus palabras to mean "thanks for your words" when expressing a similar sentiment.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of gracias (thanks), por (for), tus (your – informal), buenos (good) and deseos (wishes).
How does it change in a sentence?
To change the register from informal to formal, replace the possessive adjective tus with sus, resulting in gracias por sus buenos deseos.
Did you know?
- The word deseos is used for both the polite 'wishes' in this phrase and for intense physical cravings, such as those experienced during pregnancy.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, replying to buenos deseos with a gesture like a light touch on the arm or a hug is more common than the reserved distance typical of English speakers.
- When responding to someone who has shared spiritual or deeply personal hopes for you, replacing buenos deseos with bendiciones is a very common cultural nuance. This shifts the sentiment from 'good wishes' to 'blessings'.
Examples in context
- Quiero agradecerte, Juan, por tus buenos deseos. Fue muy amable de tu parte.I want to thank you, Juan, for your good wishes. It was very kind of you.
- Le agradezco sinceramente, señora García, sus buenos deseos en este día tan especial.I sincerely thank you, Mrs. Garcia, for your good wishes on this special day.
- Apreciada María, agradezco de corazón tus buenos deseos. Significan mucho para mí.Dear Maria, I wholeheartedly thank you for your good wishes. They mean a lot to me.
- ¡Muchas gracias por tus buenos deseos! Fue genial escuchar de ti en este día especial.Thank you very much for your good wishes! It was great to hear from you on this special day.
- ¡Te agradezco un montón por tus buenos deseos! Sabes que siempre puedes contar conmigo.I appreciate you a lot for your good wishes! You know you can always count on me.
- Gracias por tus bonitos deseos, amigo/a. Me alegra tener a alguien como tú en mi vida.Thank you for your good wishes, my friend. I'm glad to have someone like you in my life.
- Muchas gracias por tus buenos deseos, de verdad lo aprecio.Thank you very much for your good wishes, I really appreciate it.
- Gracias por tus buenos deseos, de verdad.Thank you for your good wishes, truly.
- Gracias por tus buenos deseos en mi cumpleaños.Thank you for your good wishes on my birthday.
- Muchas gracias por tus buenos deseos para mi nuevo proyecto.Many thanks for your good wishes for my new project.
Example conversation
Alejandro sends a kind message to María after she announces a new job.
- María¡Hola Alejandro! Recibí tu mensaje.Hi Alejandro! I received your message.
- Alejandro¡Felicidades por el empleo, María!Congratulations on the job, María!
- MaríaGracias por tus buenos deseos.Thank you for your good wishes.
- AlejandroTe lo mereces mucho.You really deserve it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
