moltes gràcies
[ˈmul.təs ˈɡɾa.si.əs]word by word
To say "thank you very much" in Catalan, you say moltes gràcies. Wiktionary also lists moltes mercès.
Meaning: greater gratitude than "thank you" (intj)
Ways to say it
| Catalan | IPA |
|---|---|
| moltes gràcies | [ˈmul.təs ˈɡɾa.si.əs] (Northern, word by word, narrow) |
| moltes mercès | [ˈmul.təs mərˈse̞s] (Northern, word by word, narrow) |
Both moltes gràcies and moltes mercès are used to express a greater level of gratitude than a simple "thank you".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase moltes gràcies literally translates to "many thanks".
Which one should you use?
While both phrases mean "many thanks", moltes mercès is a more formal way to express this than moltes gràcies.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because the noun gràcies is a feminine plural noun, the adjective moltes must also be used in its feminine plural form.
When do people say it?
When someone says moltes gràcies, the most common response is De res.
Did you know?
- The word mercès shares a root with the English word 'mercy', reflecting a time when giving thanks was viewed as asking for or granting a favor.
- The structure of moltes gràcies allows you to increase the intensity even further by adding the word molt before it, as in moltíssimes gràcies.
- The phrase moltes mercès is so traditional that it can sometimes feel slightly old-fashioned or 'aristocratic' in a modern urban setting like Barcelona.
Examples in context
- Moltes gràcies, de veritat.Thank you very much indeed.This sentence shows how to emphasize your gratitude using the form moltes gràcies.Tatoeba #13300462 by carlosalberto, translation #13300459 by carlosalberto
- Moltes gràcies.Thank you very much!This is a standard way to say thank you very much using the form moltes gràcies.Tatoeba #465490 by Espi, translation #1564 by adjusting
- Moltes gràcies! Em va ser d'una gran ajudaThank you very much! You were a great help to me
- Gràcies de tot cor per aquesta meravella gastronòmicaThanks from the bottom of my heart for this gastronomic wonder
- Moltes gràcies per la teva amabilitatThank you very much for your kindness
- Moltes gràcies per la teva ajuda.Thank you very much for your help.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Pol gives Montserrat a gift during a small gathering.
- PolMontserrat, t'agrada el regal?Montserrat, do you like the gift?
- MontserratSí, és preciós! Moltes gràcies, Pol.Yes, it is beautiful! Thank you very much, Pol.
- PolEm alegro que t'agradi tant.I am glad you like it so much.
- MontserratEts molt amable.You are very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thank you very much” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (moltes, gràcies, mercès) and can differ in connected speech.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
