Gracias
neutral, El Salvador
In El Salvador you say Gracias to thank someone. Muchas gracias is more polite and Mil gracias is warm and a bit more casual.
Meaning: expression of thanks (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Gracias | neutral, El Salvador |
| Muchas gracias | polite |
| Mil gracias | warm |
The reply to thanks is De nada or Con gusto. Salvadorans tend to be courteous in shops and on buses, so thanks are common.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Nothing changes in the word itself compared with other Spanish speaking countries. The difference is in tone, since Salvadorans often add vos or usted depending on how well they know the person.
Did you know?
- Gracias comes from the Latin gratia, the same root as the English word "grateful".
Examples in context
- Muchas gracias por la ayuda.Thank you very much for the help.
- Gracias, que le vaya bien.Thanks, have a good day.
- Mil gracias por venir.Thanks a lot for coming.
Example conversation
Elena hands a package to her neighbor Don Julio in Santa Tecla.
- ElenaDon Julio, le traje el pan.Don Julio, I brought you the bread.
- Don JulioMuchas gracias, Elena.Thank you very much, Elena.
- ElenaDe nada, con gusto.You are welcome, my pleasure.
