gracias
/ˈɡɾaθjas/ [ˈɡɾa.θjas]
In Spanish, "thank you" is said as gracias. Wiktionary also lists muchas gracias.
Meaning: an expression of gratitude (intj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| gracias | /ˈɡɾaθjas/ [ˈɡɾa.θjas] /ˈɡɾasjas/ [ˈɡɾa.sjas] (Latin America, Philippines) |
| muchas gracias | /ˌmut͡ʃas ˈɡɾaθjas/ /ˌmut͡ʃas ˈɡɾasjas/ |
gracias is the most basic and commonly used way to say thank you in Spanish. You can also use muchas gracias, which translates to "many thanks" in English.
Which one should you use?
While English speakers often use the shortened "thanks" as an informal version, gracias is the standard form used in both formal and informal settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to express gratitude for a specific thing or action, use the preposition por after gracias.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈɡɾaθjas/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
When do people say it?
The most common response to gracias is de nada, which literally means "of nothing".
Did you know?
- The word gracia can also mean 'wit' or 'humor' in Spanish, meaning that someone who is gracioso is funny rather than just thankful.
- In some Latin American countries, you might hear gracias followed by bendiciones, which means 'blessings'.
- If you are in Spain, you will hear the 'c' in gracias pronounced as a 'th' sound, but in Latin America, it is pronounced as an 's'.
Examples in context
- No gracias, ya comí.No, thank you. I already ate.This sentence is useful for declining an offer using gracias.Tatoeba #5058128 by don_ramon, translation #5057521 by AlanF_US
- Bien, gracias. ¿Y tú?Fine, thank you. And you?This sentence is useful for answering a question about how you are using gracias.Tatoeba #532246 by cueyayotl, translation #239430 by sundown
- Gracias por la ayuda.Thank you for the help.This sentence is useful for expressing gratitude for a specific action using gracias.Tatoeba #1901472 by marcelostockle, translation #2646007 by CK
- Le agradezco su ayuda con el proyecto.Thank you for your help with the project
- ¡Muchísimas gracias por tu tiempo!Thank you very much for your time
- 328 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and María are at a coffee shop.
- DanielGracias por invitarme al café, María.Thank you for inviting me to coffee, María.
- MaríaDe nada, Daniel. Es un placer.You're welcome, Daniel. It's a pleasure.
- DanielEl café está muy rico.The coffee is very delicious.
- MaríaMe alegra que te guste.I'm glad you like it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thank you” translations and entries gracias, muchas gracias, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
