What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Gracias (thanks), por (for), tu (your) and paciencia (patience).
Which one should you use?
The choice between forms depends on who you are addressing. The use of tu makes the version Gracias por tu paciencia appropriate for friends, family or peers, whereas su is required for customers or superiors.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you may hear gracias por su paciencia in more formal situations. Additionally, in Spain, use Gracias por vuestra paciencia when thanking a group of people you are on informal terms with.
How does it change in a sentence?
When addressing someone formally or in a professional setting, use the form with su instead of tu, such as in Gracias por su paciencia.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡɾaθjas poɾ tu paθjenθja/
When do people say it?
A common response to this expression is De nada, which means "It's nothing".
Did you know?
- While paciencia means 'patience', it shares the same Latin root as the English word 'passion'. Both come from the Latin 'pati', meaning 'to suffer' or 'to endure'.
- While English speakers often use 'thank you for your patience' to apologize for a delay, in Spanish, using 'disculpa' (sorry) before 'gracias' is frequently preferred to acknowledge the error first.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, if a person has waited a very long time, it is often more common to say Gracias por la espera ('Thanks for the wait') instead of mentioning their 'patience'.
Examples in context
- Gracias por tu paciencia.Thank you for your patience.This example shows how to use the phrase Gracias por tu paciencia.Tatoeba #493755 by darinmex, translation #64254 by CK
- Quiero agradecerle por su paciencia durante nuestra reunión.I want to thank you for your patience during our meeting.
- Te agradezco mucho por tu paciencia mientras esperábamos el autobús.I really appreciate your patience while we were waiting for the bus.
- Le agradezco su paciencia mientras resolvemos este problema.I appreciate your patience as we resolve this issue.
- Gracias por tu paciencia mientras intentaba comprender ese concepto matemático.Thanks for your patience while I was trying to understand that math concept.
- Gracias por su paciencia durante el proceso de solicitud.Thank you for your patience during the application process.
- Mil gracias por tu paciencia al enseñarme cómo tocar la guitarra.Thanks a thousand for your patience in teaching me how to play the guitar.
- Gracias por tu paciencia con el retraso.Thank you for your patience with the delay.
- Muchas gracias por tu paciencia hoy.Thank you very much for your patience today.
Example conversation
Daniel is waiting for Sofía to finish a work call.
- SofíaLo siento mucho, ya terminé.I am very sorry, I am finished now.
- DanielNo te preocupes, Sofía.Don't worry, Sofía.
- SofíaGracias por tu paciencia.Thank you for your patience.
- DanielDe nada, todo está bien.You're welcome, everything is fine.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
