Gracias
everyday
In Uruguay you say Gracias for "thank you", and Muchas gracias to be more polite. Muy amable means "very kind" and fits when someone helps you.
Meaning: expressing thanks (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Gracias | everyday |
| Muchas gracias | polite |
| Muy amable | polite |
The standard answer is De nada, "you are welcome". Uruguayans also reply No hay de qué.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Gracias works in every situation. Muchas gracias suits shops, offices and older people.
Did you know?
- Blocks are called cuadras in Uruguay, and directions are often given in cuadras.
Examples in context
- Muchas gracias por todo.Thank you very much for everything.
Example conversation
Marcela thanks a stranger who helps her find a street in Montevideo.
- MarcelaDisculpe, ¿dónde queda la calle Colonia?Excuse me, where is Colonia street?
- SeñorDos cuadras para allá.Two blocks that way.
- MarcelaMuchas gracias, muy amable.Thank you very much, very kind.
- SeñorDe nada.You are welcome.
