Gracias
everyday, Panama
In Panama people thank each other with Gracias, Muchas gracias or Mil gracias. The standard Spanish forms are the ones to use.
Meaning: expression of thanks (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Gracias | everyday, Panama |
| Muchas gracias | warm |
| Mil gracias | warm |
After Gracias the usual reply is De nada or Con mucho gusto. Both fit shops, taxis and offices.
Which one should you use?
Panama has no special word for thanks. The local color comes from tone and from friendly extras such as mi amigo added after gracias.
Did you know?
- Panama uses the US dollar alongside its own coin called the balboa, so shop prices are quoted in dollars.
Examples in context
- Muchas gracias por la invitación.Thank you very much for the invitation.
- Gracias, mi amigo.Thanks, my friend.
- Mil gracias por tu ayuda.A thousand thanks for your help.
Example conversation
Sofía asks a taxi driver named Don Carlos to stop at a hotel in Panama City.
- SofíaAquí está bien, gracias.Here is fine, thank you.
- Don CarlosSon ocho dólares.That is eight dollars.
- SofíaAquí tiene. Muchas gracias.Here you go. Thank you very much.
- Don CarlosCon mucho gusto.My pleasure.
