Gracias
neutral
To thank a woman, say Gracias. For a polite touch add señora for an adult woman or señorita for a young woman, and her name between friends. It is also called Gracias, señora and Gracias, señorita.
Meaning: thanking a woman (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Gracias | neutral |
| Gracias, señora | polite |
| Gracias, señorita | polite |
Gracias alone is natural almost everywhere. With a title it sounds more respectful.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
To a woman you address as usted, you can say Se lo agradezco for "I appreciate it".
How does it change in a sentence?
The word itself does not change. If you say you are grateful, the ending depends on the speaker: a woman says agradecida and a man says agradecido.
Did you know?
- Gracias has been used in Spanish since the Middle Ages, and the plural form shows the idea of giving many thanks.
Examples in context
- Gracias por todo, Marta.Thanks for everything, Marta.
- Se lo agradezco mucho, señorita.I appreciate it very much, miss.
Example conversation
A passenger thanks a woman who gave up her seat on the bus.
- PasajeroGracias, señora.Thank you, madam.
- SeñoraDe nada. Siéntese.You are welcome. Sit down.
- PasajeroMuy amable.Very kind of you.
