gracias
everyday, Mexico
In Mexico "thanks" is gracias. It works in nearly every situation. The casual mil gracias adds emphasis and gracias, eh is friendly among friends.
Meaning: short word of gratitude (interjection)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| gracias | everyday, Mexico |
| Mil gracias | casual |
| Gracias, eh | casual |
People say it when paying, when receiving something and when someone holds a door. The common reply is de nada or por nada.
How does it change in a sentence?
Gracias is already plural in form and does not change for a man or a woman.
Did you know?
- The reply por nada is another way to say "you are welcome" and is widely heard in Mexico.
Examples in context
- Gracias, que estés bien.Thanks, take care.
- Mil gracias por el favor.Thanks a lot for the favor.
- Gracias por la cuenta.Thanks for the bill.
Example conversation
Tomás buys a bottle of water from a vendor in Cancún.
- TomásUna botella de agua, por favor.A bottle of water, please.
- VendedoraSon quince pesos.That is fifteen pesos.
- TomásAquí tiene, gracias.Here you go, thanks.
