How to say “thank you” in Spanish
The short answer
Gracias
GRAH-see-ahs
“Gracias” is thank you in Spanish. In Latin America it sounds like GRAH-see-ahs; in most of Spain the c is said like the th in “think”: GRAH-thee-ahs.
6 ways to say thank you in Spanish
Gracias
GRAH-see-ahs
Means: Thank you
Use it: Every situation.
Muchas gracias
MOO-chahs GRAH-see-ahs
Means: Thank you very much
Use it: When someone has gone out of their way.
Muchísimas gracias
moo-CHEE-see-mahs GRAH-see-ahs
Means: Thank you so, so much
Use it: Big thanks, warm and emphatic.
Mil gracias
MEEL GRAH-see-ahs
Means: A thousand thanks
Use it: Friendly and a little playful.
Te lo agradezco
teh loh ah-grah-DEHS-koh
Means: I appreciate it
Use it: Sincere; use “Se lo agradezco” with someone you call usted.
De nada
deh NAH-dah
Means: You're welcome
Use it: The standard reply to gracias.
Pronunciation tips
- Don't roll the r in gracias: it is a single quick tap, like the tt in American “butter”.
- Reply with “de nada” or the more formal “con mucho gusto” (kohn MOO-choh GOOS-toh).
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