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gracias

/GRAH-syahs/

Thank you

A person smiling warmly while receiving a cup of coffee from another person.

Just like when someone does something nice for you, 'gracias' is the simple and essential word you use to show your appreciation.

gracias(Interjection)

A1

Thank you

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General expression of gratitude

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Thanks

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Slightly more informal

📝 In Action

Gracias por tu ayuda.

A1

Thank you for your help.

—Aquí tienes tu café. —¡Gracias!

A1

—Here's your coffee. —Thanks!

Muchas gracias, señorita.

A1

Thank you very much, miss.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • muchas gracias – thank you very much
  • mil gracias – thanks a million
  • gracias a ti/usted – thank you (in response)
  • gracias por todo – thanks for everything

💡 Grammar Points

Saying *Why* You're Thankful

To explain what you're thankful for, use 'gracias por' followed by the thing or the action. For example, 'Gracias por la comida' (Thanks for the food).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Replying to 'Gracias'

Mistake: "Replying with 'gracias' again, or saying nothing."

Correction: The most common and friendly reply is 'de nada,' which is like saying 'you're welcome' or 'it was nothing.'

⭐ Usage Tips

Making it Stronger

To add more feeling, say 'muchas gracias' (many thanks) or even 'mil gracias' (a thousand thanks). They both mean 'thank you very much' and are very common.

A small plant sprouting and growing because of the sun and rain.

As a noun, 'gracias' can mean 'thanks' or 'favors.' The phrase 'gracias a' shows that something happened because of a positive influence, like this plant growing thanks to the sun and rain.

gracias(Noun)

fB1

thanks

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The act of giving thanks

Also:

grace

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Divine favor, charm

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favor

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A kind act or benefit

📝 In Action

Quiero darte las gracias por venir.

B1

I want to give you my thanks for coming.

El proyecto se completó gracias a su esfuerzo.

B1

The project was completed thanks to his effort.

No fue un accidente, fue por la gracia de Dios.

B2

It wasn't an accident, it was by the grace of God.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • dar las gracias – to give thanks
  • gracias a – thanks to
  • caer en gracia – to be liked by someone

Idioms & Expressions

  • no tener gracia – to not be funny

💡 Grammar Points

Always Plural for 'Thanks'

When used as a noun meaning 'thanks,' this word is almost always plural: 'las gracias.' Its singular form, 'gracia,' usually means 'grace,' 'charm,' or 'joke.'

⭐ Usage Tips

Using the Phrase 'Gracias a'

The phrase 'gracias a...' is incredibly useful. It means 'thanks to...' and lets you give credit for something positive. 'Llegamos a tiempo gracias al mapa' (We arrived on time thanks to the map).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: gracias

Question 1 of 2

Which phrase is the best way to say 'The team won thanks to the new player'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

agradecer(to thank, to be grateful) - verb
agradecido/a(grateful, thankful) - adjective
desagradecido/a(ungrateful) - adjective
gracia(grace, charm, joke) - noun
gracioso/a(funny, amusing) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 'gracias' and 'agradecer'?

'Gracias' is the word you say ('Thanks!'). 'Agradecer' is the action verb ('to thank'). For example, you would say, 'Quiero agradecerte,' which means 'I want to thank you.'

Is it rude to just say 'gracias' without 'por favor'?

Not at all! 'Gracias' is a complete and polite expression on its own. 'Por favor' (please) is used when you are asking for something, not after you have received it.

How do you reply when someone says 'gracias'?

The most common reply is 'de nada,' which literally means 'of nothing' but works just like 'you're welcome.' You can also say 'con gusto' (with pleasure) or 'no hay de qué' (don't mention it).