A short exchange of thanks makes everyday interactions warmer.
The idea
Say gracias to thank someone, or muchas gracias for stronger thanks. Add por before a thing or an action, as in gracias por venir. Reply with de nada or no hay de qué.
Examples
- Gracias por el café.Thank you for the coffee.
- Muchas gracias por tu ayuda.Thank you very much for your help.
- Gracias por venir, Marta.Thank you for coming, Marta.
- —Gracias por el libro. —De nada.“Thank you for the book.” “You’re welcome.”
- —Muchas gracias, señor. —No hay de qué.“Thank you very much, sir.” “You’re welcome.”
- Gracias por abrir la puerta.Thank you for opening the door.
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Watch out
Do not use para in place of por when naming what you are grateful for.
Try it yourself
Complete: ___ for the water. (Gracias / De nada)
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Gracias
Gracias thanks the person for the water.
Reply to “Thank you for the flower”: ___. (De nada / Gracias por)
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De nada
De nada is a polite reply to thanks for the flower.
Complete: Thank you very much ___ your time. (por / para)
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por
Por introduces the time you are thanking the person for.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Complete: ___ for the water. (Gracias / De nada)
Reply to “Thank you for the flower”: ___. (De nada / Gracias por)
Complete: Thank you very much ___ your time. (por / para)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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