Politeness
How to say “thank you” in Spanish
“Gracias” is the word for thank you in Spanish, and it is polite in every situation. Make it stronger with “muchas gracias” (thank you very much). The c is pronounced like an s in Latin America and like “th” in most of Spain.
In Spanish
Gracias
Thank you
Say it: GRAH-syahs
Other ways to say “thank you”
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Muchas gracias
Thank you very much
The standard stronger thanks; also very polite to strangers and staff.
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Mil gracias
A thousand thanks
Warm and informal, like “thanks a million”.
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Gracias por todo
Thanks for everything
When someone has helped you in many ways.
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Te lo agradezco
I appreciate it
A little more formal; the formal form is se lo agradezco.
Example sentences
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Gracias por tu ayuda.
Thank you for your help.
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Muchas gracias por la invitación.
Thank you very much for the invitation.
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Gracias, igualmente.
Thanks, you too.
How to reply
De nada
You're welcome
Good to know
- Use “por” to say what you are thanking for: “gracias por la cena” (thanks for the dinner).
- In Spain the c in gracias sounds like English “th” (GRAH-thyas); in Latin America and the Canary Islands it sounds like “s”. Both are correct.
Questions about “thank you” in Spanish
How do you say “thank you” in Spanish?
“thank you” in Spanish is “Gracias” (Thank you). It is pronounced GRAH-syahs. You can also say “Muchas gracias”, “Mil gracias”, “Gracias por todo”.
How do you pronounce “Gracias”?
“Gracias” sounds like GRAH-syahs. The capital letters mark the stressed syllable. Tap the speaker on this page to hear it.
What are other ways to say “thank you” in Spanish?
“Muchas gracias” (Thank you very much): the standard stronger thanks; also very polite to strangers and staff. “Mil gracias” (A thousand thanks): warm and informal, like “thanks a million”. “Gracias por todo” (Thanks for everything): when someone has helped you in many ways. “Te lo agradezco” (I appreciate it): a little more formal; the formal form is se lo agradezco.
How do you reply to “Gracias”?
A natural reply is “De nada” (You're welcome).
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