How to Say "thanks" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “thanks” is “gracias” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
InterjectionA1
Slightly more informal
Examples
Gracias por tu ayuda.
Thank you for your help.
—Aquí tienes tu café. —¡Gracias!
—Here's your coffee. —Thanks!
Muchas gracias, señorita.
Thank you very much, miss.
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).
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.'
Other Meanings of “gracias”
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