Gracias
everyday
The basic way to say thank you in Spanish is Gracias. Use Muchas gracias for more warmth and Se lo agradezco mucho in formal situations. It is also called Te lo agradezco.
Meaning: expression of thanks (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Gracias | everyday |
| Se lo agradezco mucho | formal |
| Te lo agradezco | informal |
| Muchas gracias | warm |
Gracias alone is enough for small favors. For bigger help add mil or muchísimas: Mil gracias, Muchísimas gracias.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Se lo agradezco uses the formal usted and suits bosses, officials and older strangers. Te lo agradezco is the same idea with the informal tú for friends and family.
How does it change in a sentence?
Agradecer takes the thing as a direct object, which is why lo appears: Te lo agradezco means "I thank you for it".
Did you know?
- The word gracias comes from Latin gratia, the same root as English "grace" and "gratitude".
Examples in context
- Muchas gracias por venir.Thank you very much for coming.
- Se lo agradezco mucho, señor López.I appreciate it very much, Mr. López.
- Te lo agradezco, de verdad.I really appreciate it.
Example conversation
Ana thanks her manager Señor Ruiz and her colleague Pablo after a team meeting.
- AnaSeñor Ruiz, se lo agradezco mucho.Mr. Ruiz, I appreciate it very much.
- Señor RuizDe nada, Ana.You are welcome, Ana.
- AnaPablo, te lo agradezco.Pablo, thank you for it.
- PabloPara eso estamos.That's what we are here for.
