gracias, chica
/ˈɡɾaθjas/ [ˈɡɾa.θjas ˈt͡ʃika/word by word
The English phrase "thank you girl" is translated into Spanish as gracias, chica.
This phrase is used as an informal way to express gratitude toward a girl or a young woman.
How do you pronounce it?
The phrase consists of 4 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈɡɾaθjas/.
Did you know?
- In many Latin American countries, calling a woman 'chica' can sound overly youthful or even slightly patronizing if she is an adult, whereas in Spain it is a common social lubricant.
- The noun 'gracia' (from which 'gracias' is derived) can also mean 'joke' or 'wit' in Spanish, so saying 'tiene mucha gracia' means 'she has a lot of wit'.
- The word 'gracias' shares a root with the English word 'grace', both originating from the Latin 'grātia' meaning favor or charm.
Examples in context
- ¡Gracias, chica! Eres muy amable.Thank you, girl! You are very kind.
Example conversation
Daniel receives a helpful tip from Elena.
- ElenaMira, el libro está en la mesa.Look, the book is on the table.
- DanielEs verdad. ¡Gracias, chica!It is true. Thank you, girl!
- ElenaDe nada, Daniel.You're welcome, Daniel.
- DanielMe salvaste el día.You saved my day.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (gracias, chica) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gracias, CC BY-SA 4.0.
