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How to Say "grace" in Spanish

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gracias

/GRAH-syahs//ˈɡɾa.sjas/

nounB1general
Use 'gracias' when referring to divine favor, undeserved kindness, or a general sense of charm and attractiveness, often expressed as gratitude.
A small plant sprouting and growing because of the sun and rain.

Examples

Le doy las gracias por su infinita bondad.

I give thanks to Him for His infinite grace.

Quiero darte las gracias por venir.

I want to give you my thanks for coming.

El proyecto se completó gracias a su esfuerzo.

The project was completed thanks to his effort.

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

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

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.'

chispa

/chees-pah//ˈtʃispa/

nounB1informal
Use 'chispa' to describe a lively, witty, or sparkling charm and flair, often associated with personality or performance.
A cheerful fox with a clever, funny expression and a lightbulb glowing above its head.

Examples

Su actuación tuvo una chispa especial que cautivó al público.

Her performance had a special grace/sparkle that captivated the audience.

Me gusta su estilo, tiene mucha chispa.

I like her style, she has a lot of sparkle/wit.

Sus chistes no tienen ninguna chispa.

His jokes don't have any wit/life.

Describing People

When describing a person's character, we use the verb 'tener' (to have) with chispa, rather than 'ser' (to be).

Chispa vs. Gracias

Learners often confuse 'chispa' and 'gracias' because both can imply a type of charm. Remember that 'gracias' leans towards a more profound or divine favor, while 'chispa' refers to a lively, effervescent quality.

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