gracias
/ˈɡɾaθjas/ [ˈɡɾa.θjas]
In Spanish, thank you is expressed as gracias. Wiktionary also lists muchas gracias.
Meaning: an expression of gratitude (intj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| gracias | /ˈɡɾaθjas/ [ˈɡɾa.θjas] /ˈɡɾasjas/ [ˈɡɾa.sjas] (Latin America, Philippines) |
| muchas gracias | /ˌmut͡ʃas ˈɡɾaθjas/ /ˌmut͡ʃas ˈɡɾasjas/ |
The word gracias is used as an expression of gratitude to show appreciation for something.
Which one should you use?
While gracias is the standard way to say thank you, muchas gracias is a stronger and more emphatic way to express your gratitude, often translated as 'many thanks' or 'thank you very much'.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to specify the reason you are being thankful, use the preposition por after the word, forming the phrase gracias por (thank you for).
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable. It is pronounced /ˈɡɾaθjas/ [ˈɡɾa.θjas].
When do people say it?
The most common response when someone says gracias to you is de nada, which means 'you're welcome'.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, it is common to say gracias when you are actually refusing something, such as a second helping of food, to avoid sounding rude.
- If you are extremely grateful, you can use the phrase mil gracias, which literally translates to 'a thousand thanks'.
- The noun gracia can also mean 'wit' or 'humor', so someone with gracia is someone who is funny or charming.
Examples in context
- No gracias, ya comí.No, thank you. I already ate.This sentence shows how to use gracias when declining an offer.Tatoeba #5058128 by don_ramon, translation #5057521 by AlanF_US
- Bien, gracias. ¿Y tú?Fine, thank you. And you?This sentence demonstrates using gracias as a polite response to a question about how you are.Tatoeba #532246 by cueyayotl, translation #239430 by sundown
- Gracias por la ayuda.Thank you for the help.This sentence illustrates how to use gracias followed by por to indicate the reason for your gratitude.Tatoeba #1901472 by marcelostockle, translation #2646007 by CK
- Gracias por su amabilidad, señor.Thank you for your kindness, sir.
- Muchas gracias por su ayuda, señor Martínez.Thank you very much for your help, Mr. Martínez
- Le agradezco su tiempo y dedicación, señor Director.I thank you for your time and dedication, Director.
- Gracias por invitarme a tu fiesta, Juan.Thank you for inviting me to your party, Juan.
- Muchas gracias por el regalo, hermano.Thank you very much for the gift, brother.
- Te agradezco tu apoyo en este momento difícil, amigo.I appreciate your support in this tough time, my friend.
- te agradezco un montónI thank you a bunch
- te agradezco un chorroI thank you a lot
- 328 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía gives Alejandro a pen in class.
- AlejandroGracias, Lucía.Thank you, Lucía.
- LucíaDe nada, Alejandro.You're welcome, Alejandro.
- AlejandroMe hacía falta un bolígrafo.I really needed a pen.
- LucíaNo hay problema.No problem.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thank you” translations and entries gracias, muchas gracias, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
