gracias, igualmente
/ˈɡɾaθjas/ [ˈɡɾa.θjas iˌɡwalˈmente/word by word
In Spanish, "thank you, you too" is expressed as gracias, igualmente.
This phrase is used to return a well-wish (like 'have a nice day') after being thanked or receiving a wish yourself.
What does it mean word for word?
The word igualmente literally means "equally" or "likewise."
Which one should you use?
While igualmente is a common way to say "you too", it is more formal than saying a ti también or a usted también in certain contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
The phrase consists of 5 syllables. The stress is on the first syllable: [ˈɡɾa.θjas iˌɡwalˈmente].
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, responding to ¡Buen provecho! with igualmente is a common social ritual, even if the person who wished you well is not actually eating.
- The phrase gracias is derived from the Latin expression gratias agere, which literally meant 'to drive or perform thanks'.
- While igualmente is a safe default, using it to return a compliment can make you sound emotionally distant or clinical rather than warm.
Examples in context
- Gracias, igualmente.Thank you, you too.
- Muchas gracias, igualmente.Thank you very much, you too.
- Gracias, igualmente para ti.Thank you, and the same to you.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are leaving a coffee shop after a meeting.
- AlejandroQue tengas un buen fin de semana, Sofía.Have a good weekend, Sofía.
- SofíaGracias, igualmente, Alejandro.Thank you, you too, Alejandro.
- AlejandroNos vemos el lunes.See you on Monday.
- SofíaHasta entonces.Until then.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (gracias, igualmente) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gracias, igualmente, CC BY-SA 4.0.
