gracias
/ˈɡɾa.θjas/interjection★Beginner💡 thank you
“¡Gracias por tu ayuda!”
Thank you for your help!
formalinformal
An expression of gratitude or thanks.
Muchas gracias por el regalo.
Thank you very much for the gift.
Te agradezco, gracias.
I appreciate it, thank you.
💡
Used in both formal and informal contexts. 'Muchas gracias' is a more emphatic version.
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
'Gracias' is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. For added politeness, use 'muchas gracias'.
⚡Gold Rule
Common Response
The typical response to 'gracias' is 'de nada' or 'no hay de qué', meaning 'you're welcome'.
📖Word Origin
From the Latin 'gratias', meaning 'thanks' or 'gratitude'.
📝Usage Notes
In Spanish, 'gracias' is used similarly to 'thank you' in English. It can be used alone or with additional words like 'muchas' for emphasis.
Word Breakdown
graci
related to grace or favor
rootas
plural form of 'a'
suffixDiccionario Español-Inglés