gracias por su amabilidad
/ɡɾaθjas poɾ su amabilidad/from spelling rules
The English phrase "thank you for your kindness" is translated into Spanish as gracias por su amabilidad.
This is a polite expression used to show gratitude when someone has been helpful or considerate. While gracias is a simple "thank you", adding por su amabilidad elevates the expression to specifically acknowledge the person's character or helpfulness.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is built from gracias (thanks), por (for), su (your) and amabilidad (kindness/friendliness).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you may hear Muchas gracias por tu gentileza to mean "Thank you very much for your kindness". In Argentina, Mil gracias por tu amabilidad is used for "A thousand thanks for your kindness". In Spain, you might use Gracias por ser tan amable for "Thank you for being so kind" or Estoy muy agradecido/a contigo for "I am very grateful to you".
How does it change in a sentence?
Use tu instead of su if you are speaking to a friend, family member or someone your own age.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡɾaθjas poɾ su amabilidad/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word gracia can also mean 'wit' or 'humor'. If someone says a joke is con gracia, they mean it is funny rather than kind.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a verbal expression of 'kindness' is often accompanied by a light touch on the arm or a double cheek kiss to reinforce the sincerity.
- The root of amabilidad is the verb amar, meaning 'to love', which suggests that true kindness is a form of affection or care.
Examples in context
- Gracias por su amabilidad, señor.Thank you for your kindness, sir.
- Muchas gracias por su amabilidad con los niños.Thank you very much for your kindness toward the children.
- No sé qué decir, gracias por su amabilidad.I don't know what to say, thank you for your kindness.
Example conversation
A woman is thanking a helpful neighbor for his assistance.
- MaríaMateo, gracias por su amabilidad con mi familia.Mateo, thank you for your kindness toward my family.
- MateoNo es nada, María, para eso estamos.It is nothing, María, that is what we are here for.
- MaríaEs usted un gran hombre.You are a great man.
- MateoGracias, es un placer ayudarla.Thank you, it is a pleasure to help you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
