Gracias
everyday, Dominican Republic
In the Dominican Republic people say Gracias for everyday thanks. Muchas gracias is warmer and Mil gracias, literally "a thousand thanks", is a friendly way to stress it.
Meaning: expression of thanks (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Gracias | everyday, Dominican Republic |
| Muchas gracias | warmer |
| Mil gracias | warm, informal |
Gracias fits shops, taxis and family alike. After a favor, Muchas gracias is the safer choice with someone older or someone you do not know well.
How do you pronounce it?
Dominican speakers often soften or drop the final s, so gracias can sound like "GRAH-syah". Learners can still say the full word and be understood everywhere.
Did you know?
- The Dominican peso is the local currency, and a small neighborhood shop is called a colmado.
Examples in context
- Gracias por la ayuda.Thank you for the help.
- Muchas gracias, doña.Thank you very much, ma'am.
- Mil gracias por venir.A thousand thanks for coming.
Example conversation
Carlos buys a bottle of water from Doña Rosa at a small colmado in Santo Domingo.
- CarlosBuenas, doña. Un agua, por favor.Hello, ma'am. A water, please.
- Doña RosaAquí tiene. Son veinte pesos.Here you go. That is twenty pesos.
- CarlosMuchas gracias.Thank you very much.
