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"Thank you very much" in Spanish: muchas gracias
muchas gracias
Thank you very much in Spanish is muchas gracias (MOO-chahs GRAH-syahs). Mil gracias bumps the warmth. Muchísimas gracias is even stronger.
After a favor
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How to pronounce muchas gracias
Say it
MOO-chahs GRAH-syahs
/ˈmutʃas ˈɡɾasjas/
MOO-chahs GRAH-syahs. Soft c in gracias sounds like s here.
"Thank you very much" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| muchas gracias | thank you very much Default warm thanks. | Default warm thanks. |
| mil gracias | a thousand thanks Friendly and emphatic. | Friendly and emphatic. |
| muchísimas gracias | thank you so very much Extra-strong gratitude. | Extra-strong gratitude. |
| gracias totales | thanks a ton (playful) Casual slang in some countries; not for formal settings. | Casual slang in some countries; not for formal settings. |
How to use muchas gracias in real life
- 1After a favor
Me ayudaste mucho. Muchas gracias.
You helped me a lot. Thank you very much.
Muchas gracias fits a real favor.
- 2At a shop counter
Muchas gracias. Que tenga buen día.
Thank you very much. Have a good day.
Polite close with muchas gracias.
- 3Receiving a gift
¡Qué lindo! Muchas gracias de verdad.
How lovely! Thank you very much, truly.
De verdad deepens muchas gracias.
Mistakes English speakers make with muchas gracias
Incorrect: Mucho gracias.
Correct: Muchas gracias.
Gracias is feminine plural. Agree with muchas, not mucho.
Incorrect: Muchas gracias a usted (to a close friend)
Correct: Muchas gracias.
With friends, skip stiff usted. Muchas gracias alone is warm.
Good to know
Muchas gracias is safe almost everywhere. Replies include de nada and con gusto. In shops, smile plus muchas gracias.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Someone gives you directions
ChatPal
La estación queda dos cuadras a la derecha.
The station is two blocks to the right.
You
Muchas gracias. ¿Es lejos caminando?
Thank you very much. Is it far on foot?
ChatPal
Cinco minutos. ¡Muchas gracias por preguntar con calma!
Five minutes. Thank you very much for asking calmly!
You
Claro. ¡Que le vaya bien!
Of course. Take care!
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FAQ
Common questions about "Thank you very much" in Spanish
Why muchas and not mucho?
Gracias is feminine plural, so you say muchas gracias.
Is mil gracias okay?
Yes. Mil gracias feels warm and common.
How do I answer muchas gracias?
Say de nada or no hay de qué.
Is this formal or casual?
Muchas gracias works in both. Tone carries the register.
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