gracias
word
/ˈɡɹɑsiəz/
GRAH-see-uhz
/ˈɡrɑːsiəz/
GRAH-see-uhz
Definition
A Spanish word used to express gratitude or to say 'thank you'.
Usage & Nuances
Common and polite; suitable in both formal and informal situations. Combine with 'muchas' for 'muchas gracias' (thank you very much). Often used alone or as part of phrases like 'No, gracias' (No, thank you). Never use when you want to decline firmly; it's always positive or polite.
Spanish: graciasPortuguese (BR): obrigado - obrigadaPortuguese (PT): obrigado - obrigadaChinese (Simplified): 谢谢Chinese (Traditional): 謝謝Hindi: धन्यवादArabic: شكراًBengali: ধন্যবাদ - কৃতজ্ঞতা প্রকাশের শব্দRussian: спасибоJapanese: ありがとうVietnamese: cảm ơnKorean: 감사합니다 - 고마워요Turkish: teşekkürler - teşekkür ederimUrdu: شکریہIndonesian: terima kasih
Example Sentences
She smiled and said 'gracias' to the waiter.
basic
You can say 'gracias' when someone helps you.
basic
Children learn to say 'gracias' at an early age.
basic
“No, gracias. I don’t want any more coffee.”
natural
'Muchas gracias for all your help today!'
natural
If someone gives you a gift, it's polite to say 'gracias' with a smile.
natural