What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Gracias (thanks), por (for), tu (your – informal) and apoyo (support).
Which one should you use?
The default form Gracias por tu apoyo uses the informal possessive adjective tu, making it suitable for friends, family or peers. In contrast, the phrase Agradezco enormemente su apoyo is a more formal way to say 'I greatly appreciate your support'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you can use the idiom Gracias por echarme una mano to mean 'Thanks for giving me a hand'. Additionally, when addressing a group of people you are on informal terms with in Spain, use Gracias por vuestro apoyo to mean 'Thank you for your support'.
How does it change in a sentence?
Use su instead of tu to say 'thank you for your support' in a formal context or when addressing someone with usted, resulting in Gracias por su apoyo. For a group in an informal setting in Spain, use vuestro apoyo as in Gracias por vuestro apoyo.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡɾaθjas poɾ tu apoʝo/
Did you know?
- The Latin phrase gratias agere, the ancestor of gracias, literally means 'to act thanks' or 'to do thanks'. It treats gratitude as an action rather than just a feeling.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a verbal Gracias por tu apoyo is often accompanied by a light touch on the arm or a hug, as physical warmth is more common than in English-speaking cultures.
- While apoyo means 'support', the verb it comes from, apoyar, literally means 'to lean' or 'to prop up'. Using this word frames your support as a physical pillar that keeps the speaker from falling.
Examples in context
- Gracias por tu apoyo.Thank you for your support.This sentence is useful for expressing gratitude for support using Gracias por tu apoyo.Tatoeba #2789888 by nancy, translation #2644069 by CK
- Gracias por tu apoyo durante mi proyecto. Sin ti, no habría podido lograrlo.Thank you for your support during my project. I couldn't have accomplished it without you.
- Quiero agradecer tu apoyo durante este momento difícil. Tus palabras de aliento significan mucho para mí.I want to thank you for your support during this tough time. Your words of encouragement mean a lot to me.
- Gracias por tu apoyo en este proyecto.Thank you for your support in this project.
- Gracias por tu apoyo constante, amigo.Thank you for your constant support, friend.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking after a difficult work week.
- LucíaHa sido una semana muy difícil.It has been a very difficult week.
- AlejandroEstoy aquí para lo que necesites, Lucía.I am here for whatever you need, Lucía.
- LucíaGracias por tu apoyo, Alejandro.Thank you for your support, Alejandro.
- AlejandroDe nada, siempre puedes contar conmigo.You're welcome, you can always count on me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries apoyo, gracias, por, tu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
