Gracias
neutral
To thank a man, say Gracias. With a man you do not know well, add señor, or use the formal Se lo agradezco for "I thank you for it". It is also called Gracias, señor.
Meaning: thanking a man (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Gracias | neutral |
| Gracias, señor | polite |
| Se lo agradezco | formal |
Gracias is the basic word and has no gender. Add his name or a title to be more personal.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Se lo agradezco uses the formal lo and fits an older man, a customer or a boss.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you want to say you are grateful, the ending depends on you, not on him. A man says estoy agradecido and a woman says estoy agradecida.
Did you know?
- Gracias comes from Latin gratias, the same root that gives English "grace" and "grateful".
Examples in context
- Gracias, señor.Thank you, sir.
- Se lo agradezco mucho.I appreciate it very much.
- Gracias por tu ayuda, Andrés.Thanks for your help, Andrés.
Example conversation
A customer thanks a shop owner for help carrying a package.
- ClienteGracias por su ayuda, señor.Thank you for your help, sir.
- DueñoDe nada. Con gusto.You are welcome. My pleasure.
- ClienteSe lo agradezco.I appreciate it.
