grazie mille
/ˈɡrat.t͡sje ˈmil.le/
grazie mille is the Italian way to say thanks so much.
You use grazie mille to express a high level of gratitude. While grazie simply means thanks, adding mille increases the intensity of your gratitude, similar to saying thanks a lot or thanks so much. If you want to express thanks for a specific thing, use the preposition per followed by a noun or an infinitive verb, such as grazie mille per…
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to thanks a thousand.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase grazie mille, the word mille (thousand) acts as an invariable adjective and does not change its form based on the gender or number of the person you are thanking.
When do people say it?
When someone says grazie mille to you, common responses include di nulla (it's nothing) or prego (you're welcome).
Did you know?
- The word grazie is actually the plural form of grazia, meaning 'grace'. When you say grazie mille, you are literally wishing a thousand graces upon the other person.
- In very formal Italian settings, you might hear molte grazie used more often than grazie mille, as the latter can sometimes feel slightly more colloquial despite its intensity.
Examples in context
- Grazie mille per la cena.Thanks so much for dinner.This sentence is useful for expressing thanks for a meal using grazie mille.Tatoeba #5489803 by Guybrush88, translation #4016396 by CK
- Grazie mille.Thanks so much.This is a simple way to say thanks so much using grazie mille.Tatoeba #3138248 by hitori37, translation #2250090 by CK
- Grazie mille per avermi aiutato con il progetto.Thanks so much for helping me with the project.
- La ringrazio molto per l'opportunità di lavorare con la vostra azienda.I thank you very much for the opportunity to work with your company.
- Le sono davvero grato per avermi dato questa meravigliosa opportunità.I am truly grateful to you for giving me this wonderful opportunity.
- Grazie di cuore per il tuo aiuto prezioso.Thanks so much from the heart for your valuable help.
- Un grande grazie per esserti preso cura del mio animale domestico durante la mia assenza.A big thanks for taking care of my pet during my absence.
- Grazie mille per il tuo aiuto.Thanks so much for your help.
Example conversation
Francesco gives Martina her forgotten umbrella.
- MartinaFrancesco, hai il mio ombrello!Francesco, you have my umbrella!
- FrancescoSì, l'ho trovato in ufficio.Yes, I found it in the office.
- MartinaGrazie mille, sei molto gentile.Thanks so much, you are very kind.
- FrancescoDi nulla, Martina.You're welcome, Martina.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry grazie mille, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries grazie, grazie mille, mille, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
