Muchas gracias
neutral
To thank a woman very much, say Muchas gracias. Add señora or her name to be polite, and use Muchísimas gracias for extra warmth. It is also called Muchas gracias, señora.
Meaning: thanking a woman warmly (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Muchas gracias | neutral |
| Muchas gracias, señora | polite |
| Muchísimas gracias | emphatic |
Mil gracias is a casual alternative among friends. The phrases do not change for the gender of the person you thank.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Add Se lo agradezco de corazón to a woman you address as usted when you want to be formal and warm.
How does it change in a sentence?
Muchas agrees with the feminine plural noun gracias, not with the woman you thank. So you do not say muchos gracias.
Did you know?
- Muchísimas is a superlative form made with the ending -ísimas, which adds strong emphasis.
Examples in context
- Muchas gracias, señora.Thank you very much, madam.
- Muchísimas gracias, Carmen.Thank you so very much, Carmen.
- Mil gracias por la cena.A thousand thanks for dinner.
Example conversation
Pedro thanks his neighbor Carmen for a plate of homemade food.
- PedroMuchas gracias, Carmen. Estaba delicioso.Thank you very much, Carmen. It was delicious.
- CarmenMe alegro, Pedro.I am glad, Pedro.
- PedroMuchísimas gracias otra vez.Thank you so much again.
