Grax
texting, slang
For a casual "thanks", young speakers type Grax in messages and say Gracias, bro to friends. In Spain Gracias, máquina praises someone who has just helped you.
Meaning: casual thanks (interjection)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Grax | texting, slang |
| Gracias, bro | casual, slang |
| Gracias, máquina | Spain, slang |
Grax is only for text chats. Bro is borrowed from English and is common among young people in many countries.
Which one should you use?
Máquina literally means "machine" and is used in Spain for someone who is great at things.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid these forms with a teacher or a client. Use Gracias or Muchas gracias instead.
Did you know?
- Grax imitates the sound of gracias in text messages.
Examples in context
- Grax, nos vemos mañana.Thanks, see you tomorrow.
- Gracias, bro, eres el mejor.Thanks, bro, you are the best.
- Gracias, máquina, qué rápido.Thanks, legend, how fast.
Example conversation
Pepe and Raúl chat after a football match in Sevilla.
- PepeTe guardé un sitio en la grada.I saved you a seat in the stands.
- RaúlGracias, máquina.Thanks, legend.
- PepeDe nada, empieza ya.You are welcome, it starts now.
