Gracias por tu respuesta
/ɡɾaθjas poɾ tu ɾespwesta/from spelling rules
The English phrase "thanks for your response" can be translated into Spanish as Gracias por tu respuesta.
Another way to say this is Gracias por responder, which uses the infinitive verb instead of the noun respuesta.
Which one should you use?
When addressing someone formally or with respect, use Gracias por su respuesta by substituting su for tu.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain and some Latin American countries, you might hear the variation Mil gracias por tu respuesta (A thousand thanks for your response). In Mexico and parts of Central America, Muchísimas gracias por responder (Many thanks for responding) is common.
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, the preposition por is used to mean "for" in the sense of expressing gratitude for a reason or cause.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡɾaθjas poɾ tu ɾespwesta/
Did you know?
- The word respuesta actually contains a linguistic 'accident' where the verb responder was partially merged with the word puesta, which means 'put' or 'placed'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a written response is often accompanied by a closing like Saludos or Atentamente to soften the directness of the gratitude.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, it is common to add de antemano to the phrase to say 'thanks in advance for your response', even before the person has replied.
Examples in context
- Muchas gracias por tu respuesta. Tu ayuda ha sido muy valiosa para míThank you very much for your response. Your help has been invaluable to me
- Gracias por tu respuesta, lo entiendo perfectamente.Thanks for your response, I understand perfectly.
- Muchas gracias por tu respuesta tan rápida.Many thanks for your very quick response.
- Gracias por tu respuesta al correo electrónico.Thanks for your response to the email.
Example conversation
Elena is confirming information with Daniel via text message.
- Elena¿Podrías confirmarme la hora de la reunión?Could you confirm the time of the meeting for me?
- DanielSí, la reunión es a las tres de la tarde.Yes, the meeting is at three in the afternoon.
- ElenaGracias por tu respuesta, Daniel.Thanks for your response, Daniel.
- DanielDe nada, Elena. Nos vemos allí.You're welcome, Elena. See you there.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gracias, por, respuesta, tu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
