gracias

thank

The Spanish word 'gracias' is used in the same context as the English word 'thank'. It is typically used to express gratitude or thanks in response to a kind gesture or good deed. Just like 'thank', 'gracias' can be used in various situations – whether it's thanking someone for a gift, a meal, or a favor.

verb

Example sentences using: gracias

Muchas gracias por tu ayuda

Thank you very much for your help

Here, 'gracias' is used in a phrase to express gratitude for assistance received. 'Muchas' is used to amplify the sense of gratitude.

Gracias a Dios que estás bien

Thank God you're okay

In this context, 'gracias a Dios' translates directly to 'thanks to God', and is a common phrase used to express relief or thanks for a good outcome in a potentially bad situation.

Gracias, pero no puedo aceptar

Thanks, but I can't accept

This is an example of using 'gracias' to politely refuse something. 'No puedo aceptar' literally translates to 'I can't accept'.

¡Qué amable, gracias!

How kind, thank you!

Here, 'gracias' is used in response to a kind gesture or words. ¡Qué amable! literally translates to 'how kind!'

Sí, gracias a ti

Yes, thanks to you

'Gracias a ti' is a way to explicitly thank someone, literally translating to 'thanks to you'.

Gracias por tu bondad

Thank you for your kindness

'Gracias por tu bondad' is a phrase used to show gratitude specifically for someone's kindness.

Gracias por venir

Thank you for coming

This phrase is typically used to thank someone for attending an event or showing up at a specific location.

Gracias por la invitación

Thank you for the invitation

'Gracias por la invitación' is a phrase used to show gratitude for being invited to an event.

No, gracias

No, thank you

'No, gracias' is a polite way to decline something in Spanish. It's directly translated as 'No, thank you'.

Gracias por su paciencia

Thank you for your patience

'Gracias por su paciencia' is a formal way to thank someone for their patience. 'Su' is a formal pronoun in Spanish.