moltes gràcies
[ˈmul.təs ˈɡɾa.si.əs]word by word
In Catalan, thank you can be expressed as moltes gràcies. Wiktionary also lists mercès.
Meaning: an expression of gratitude (intj)
Ways to say it
| Catalan | IPA |
|---|---|
| moltes gràcies | [ˈmul.təs ˈɡɾa.si.əs] (Northern, word by word, narrow) |
| mercès | [mərˈse̞s] (Northern, narrow) [mərˈsəs] (Balearic, narrow) |
The primary way to express gratitude is by saying moltes gràcies, which is the most common method used in everyday conversation. To express even deeper gratitude, you can use moltíssimes gràcies to say thank you very, very much.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase moltes gràcies literally translates to 'many thanks'.
Which one should you use?
While moltes gràcies is the standard for daily use, mercès is a more formal or literary way to express thanks.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase moltes gràcies, the adjective moltes (many) must agree in feminine gender and plural number with the noun gràcies.
When do people say it?
The standard response to both moltes gràcies and mercès is de res, which means 'you're welcome'.
Did you know?
- The formal word mercès is a direct relative of the English word 'mercy'. Both derive from the Latin 'merces', which originally referred to a reward or payment.
- When someone says moltes gràcies after a meal, it is common to respond with bon profit, which wishes the other person 'good profit' or enjoyment of the food.
- While moltes gràcies is standard, in some regions of Catalonia, people use merci, which is a loanword from French.
Examples in context
- Moltes gràcies, de veritat.Thank you very much indeed.This sentence is useful for emphasizing that you are truly thankful using moltes gràcies.Tatoeba #13300462 by carlosalberto, translation #13300459 by carlosalberto
- Moltes gràcies per la invitació.Thank you so much for inviting me.This sentence shows how to use moltes gràcies to thank someone for an invitation.Tatoeba #822947 by ynnck, translation #268115 by CK
- Moltes gràcies.Thank you very much!This sentence provides a simple way to say thank you very much using moltes gràcies.Tatoeba #465490 by Espi, translation #1564 by adjusting
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Marc brings a bouquet of flowers to Montserrat's house.
- MontserratOh, moltes gràcies, Marc!Oh, thank you so much, Marc!
- MarcDe res, Montserrat, espero que t'agradin.You're welcome, Montserrat, I hope you like them.
- MontserratSón molt boniques, moltes gràcies de nou.They are very beautiful, thank you so much again.
- MarcNo és res, és un plaer.It's nothing, it's a pleasure.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thank you” translations and entries mercès, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (moltes, gràcies) and can differ in connected speech.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
