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gracia

GRAH-syah/ˈɡɾa.θja/

humor, funniness

Also: joke, wit
NounfA1
A simple illustration of a cartoon fox wearing a tiny, brightly colored, oversized bowler hat, suggesting amusement.

📝 In Action

El comediante tiene mucha gracia, me hizo reír toda la noche.

A2

The comedian has a lot of humor (or is very funny); he made me laugh all night.

¿Qué te pasa? No le veo la gracia a eso.

B1

What's wrong? I don't see the humor in that.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • Tener gracia – To be funny/witty
  • Hacer gracia – To find something funny/amusing

Idioms & Expressions

  • Caer en gracia – To take a liking to someone; to appeal to someone

grace, charm

Also: poise
NounfA2
A simple illustration of a white swan floating elegantly on calm blue water, emphasizing smooth form and movement.

📝 In Action

La bailarina se movía con una gracia increíble.

A2

The dancer moved with incredible grace.

A pesar de su edad, mantiene su gracia y elegancia natural.

B1

Despite her age, she maintains her natural charm and elegance.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • torpeza (clumsiness)

Common Collocations

  • Con gracia – Gracefully

thanks

Also: thank you
NounfA1
Spain
A simple illustration showing two hands gently exchanging a single red flower, symbolizing thanks or gratitude.

📝 In Action

Muchas gracias por ayudarme con el equipaje.

A1

Thank you very much for helping me with the luggage.

Di las gracias al camarero antes de irnos.

A1

Say thanks to the waiter before we leave.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • Dar las gracias – To give thanks/to thank
  • Gracias a – Thanks to (because of)

Idioms & Expressions

  • De nada – You're welcome

favor, mercy

Also: Divine Grace, pardon
NounfC1formal
A simple illustration of a child gently helping a tiny kitten reach a bowl of milk, representing an act of kindness or favor.

📝 In Action

Pidió al rey que le concediera la gracia del perdón.

C1

He asked the king to grant him the favor of a pardon.

La gracia de Dios lo mantuvo fuerte durante la prueba.

C2

The grace of God kept him strong during the trial.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • Estado de gracia – State of grace (religious or metaphorical)

Idioms & Expressions

  • Por la gracia de Dios – By the grace of God

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "gracia" in Spanish:

divine grace→poise→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: gracia

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'gracia' to mean 'humor'?

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🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word *gratia*, meaning 'favor,' 'charm,' or 'thanks.' This Latin root is also the source of the English words 'grace' and 'gratitude.' The different meanings in Spanish (humor, elegance, thanks, mercy) all stem from this original idea of a desirable or freely given quality/favor.

First recorded: 12th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: graziaFrench: grâceEnglish: grace

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is 'gracias' always plural when I mean 'thank you'?

When used to express thanks, 'gracias' is actually an abbreviation of a longer, older phrase meaning 'I give you graces/favors.' Since the original meaning was plural, the modern usage remains plural.

What is the difference between 'gracia' and 'favor'?

'Favor' is usually a specific action or request ('Do me a favor'). 'Gracia' is a broader concept, referring to an inherent quality (elegance, humor) or a spiritual/divine kindness (grace, mercy).