gracias
“gracias” means “Thank you” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
Thank you, Thanks
📝 In Action
Gracias por tu ayuda.
A1Thank you for your help.
—Aquí tienes tu café. —¡Gracias!
A1—Here's your coffee. —Thanks!
Muchas gracias, señorita.
A1Thank you very much, miss.
thanks
Also: grace, favor
📝 In Action
Quiero darte las gracias por venir.
B1I want to give you my thanks for coming.
El proyecto se completó gracias a su esfuerzo.
B1The project was completed thanks to his effort.
No fue un accidente, fue por la gracia de Dios.
B2It wasn't an accident, it was by the grace of God.
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Comes from the Latin word 'gratia,' which meant 'favor,' 'goodwill,' or 'thanks.' It's the parent of English words like 'grace' and 'gratitude.'
First recorded: 10th century
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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).