Gracias
everyday, Chile
In Chile you thank someone with Gracias. Friends often add the Chilean filler word to get Gracias, po, and Muchas gracias is the warmer form.
Meaning: expression of thanks (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Gracias | everyday, Chile |
| Muchas gracias | warm |
| Gracias, po | casual, Chile |
Gracias is used with everyone, from the bus driver to a boss. The usual reply is De nada or No hay de qué.
Which one should you use?
Po is a short form of pues and is very common in Chilean speech. It softens the sentence and fits casual talk, not formal letters.
How do you pronounce it?
Many Chileans drop the final s, so gracias can sound like "GRAH-syah".
Did you know?
- The word po comes from pues and shows up at the end of many Chilean sentences, not only thanks.
Examples in context
- Gracias por la ayuda.Thanks for the help.
- Muchas gracias, estuvo todo muy rico.Thank you very much, everything was delicious.
- Ya, gracias, po.Okay, thanks.
Example conversation
Camila buys bread from the baker Don Pedro in Santiago.
- Don PedroAquí tiene su pan, señorita.Here is your bread, miss.
- CamilaGracias, po.Thanks.
- Don PedroDe nada, que le vaya bien.You are welcome, have a good day.
