Gracias
everyday, Cuba
In Cuba people say Gracias or Mil gracias. Among friends you may hear Gracias, asere, where asere is Cuban slang for "buddy".
Meaning: expression of thanks (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Gracias | everyday, Cuba |
| Mil gracias | warm |
| Gracias, asere | casual, Cuba, slang |
Mil gracias, literally "a thousand thanks", is a warm way to thank someone for a favor. Gracias alone fits any shop or street exchange.
Which one should you use?
Asere is casual and used between men who know each other. Use plain Gracias with strangers and older people.
How do you pronounce it?
Cuban speech often weakens the final s, so gracias can sound like "GRAH-syah".
Did you know?
- Asere is one of the best known Cuban slang words for a friend.
Examples in context
- Mil gracias por el café.A thousand thanks for the coffee.
- Gracias, asere, me salvaste.Thanks, buddy, you saved me.
- Muchas gracias, señora.Thank you very much, ma'am.
Example conversation
Yoel gets a lift to the center of Havana from his friend Raúl.
- RaúlMonta, que te llevo.Get in, I'll take you.
- YoelMil gracias, asere.A thousand thanks, buddy.
- RaúlNo hay problema.No problem.
