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To say thank you in Spanish, all you need is “gracias.”
Want a little more? Want to sound like a fluent speaker? Well, you got it.
This guide will add whole bunch of phrases to your brain. You’ll learn both,”thank you,” and “you’re welcome.
So, let’s jump in.
1. Thank you – Gracias
- Gracias.
- Pronunciation: Grassy-As
This word is like the universal word for thank you in Spanish. Every single person understands “gracias.” When someone has completed a favor for you, you may thank them in Spanish by saying “gracias.”
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2. Thank you very much – Muchas gracias
- Muchas gracias.
- Pronunciation: Moo-chas Grassy-As
The second best way to say thank you in Spanish.
This phrase translates to “thanks a lot.” When you are highlythankful because your brother picked up your child from school since your afternoon meeting went past the hour indicated, you may thank your brother by saying “muchas gracias.”
3. Thanks a lot – Muchisimas gracias
- Muchisimas gracias.
- Pronunciation: Moo-Chi-See-Mas Grassy-As
This phrase translates to “thanks a lot” but can also mean “thank you very much.” Let’s say you are in line at a Subway and you order and attempt to pay for your order, but your card declines for some reason. The person behind you notices and decides to offer to pay for your food. You may gratefully thank them by saying “muchisimas gracias.”
4. I really appreciate it – Lo aprecio mucho
- Lo aprecio mucho
- Prononciation: Low ap-re-see-oh moo-cho
Aside from saying a literal “thank you,” you can also say your appreciation.
5. I appreciate it – Te lo agradezco
- Te lo agradezco.
- Pronunciation: Teh-Low-A-Gra-Des-Ko
This phrase translates to “I appreciate it” or “I appreciate you.” It is an indirect way of telling someone “thank you.” Whenever someone does any kind of favor for you, you may tell them “te lo agradezco” instead of “gracias” and mean the same thing.
6. Thanks for everything – Gracias por todo
- Gracias por todo
- Pronunciation:Grassy-As Por Toe-Dough
A very good way to say thank you in Spanish. If someone has done a lot for you, feel free to use this.
7. A thousand thanks – Mil gracias
- Mil gracias
- Pronunciation: Me-il Grassy-As
This phrase translates to “a thousand thanks.” You may use this when you are really thankful for any kind of favor done for you that saved your life! You may thank a certain individual or group by saying “mil gracias.”
Okay, now you know a bunch of ways to say thank you in Spanish.
What about “you’re welcome?”
Here are some ways to say you’re welcome in Spanish.
8. You’re welcome – De nada
- De nada.
- Pronunciation: Day Nah-Dah
The best way to say you’re welcome in Spanish.
This phrase is the most common response to “thank you.” “De nada” literally translates to “from nothing” but it is used to mean “you are welcome.” When someone says “gracias”, you may respond with “de nada”. Your response to a “thank you” will never go wrong in Spanish because it is very universal.
9. No problem – No hay problema
- No hay problema.
- Pronunciation: No Ay Pro-blem-ah
This is the next best way to say you’re welcome in Spanish.
It translates to “no problem.” It may be used when you genuinely do a favor for a friend, family, or co-worker and you are thanked for it. When anyone thanks you after a good deed like taking out the garbage or mowing the lawn for free, you may respond with “no hay problema.”
10. It’s nothing – Por nada
- Por nada.
- Pronunciation: Poor Nah-Dah
This phrase is similar to the “de nada”. It literally translates to “of nothing.” This phrase is rarely heard and said so it may catch you by surprise when you hear “por nada”. When someone has helped you move a couple of boxes from the storage to your attic and you are thanked for it, you may respond “por nada” instead of using the common “de nada” if you prefer.
11. Don’t mention it – No hay de que
- No hay de que.
- Pronunciation: No Ay De-Ke
This phrase is commonly used in Ecuador and surrounding countries. This phrase has a double meaning if you translate it to English because it can mean “you’re welcome” but also “don’t mention it.” If you are ever thanked for doing a simple favor like taking out the trash, you may respond with “no hay de que.”
12. Don’t mention it – No lo menciones
- No lo menciones.
- Pronunciation: No Low Men-See-Oh-Nes
This phrase translates to “don’t mention it.” When you surprise your latino boyfriend with breakfast or your latina girlfriend by washing her dirty car and she thanks you, you may respond with “no lo menciones.”
13. Don’t worry about it – No se preocupe./No te preocupes
- No se preocupe./No te preocupes.
- Pronunciation: No Seh Pre-Oh-Ku-Pez
- Pronunciation: No Teh Pre-Oh-Ku-Pez
This phrase translates to “don’t worry about it” or “don’t you worry about it.” When you do your mom or a close relative a favor and that person thanks you, you may respond with “no se preocupe” or “no te preocupes’.
14. With pleasure – Con gusto
- Con gusto.
- Pronunciation: Kone Goose-Toh
This phrase translates to “with pleasure.” This is a formal way of saying “you’re welcome” and can be used when you have a favor for someone you really care about. When you wake up early in the morning to prepare breakfast for your significant other and you are thanked for it, you may respond with “con gusto”. You may also add “mucho” to that phrase to say “con mucho gusto” which translates to “with much pleasure.”
15. It’s my pleasure – Es mi placer
- Es mi placer.
- Pronunciation: Es Me Plah-Ser
This phrase is translates to “it is my pleasure.” This is another formal way of saying “you are welcome.” When you have completed a favor for someone you don’t mind assisting and are thanked for it, you may respond with “es mi placer.”
16. The pleasure is mine – El placer es mio
- El placer es mio.
- Pronunciation: El Plah-Ser Es Me-Oh
This phrase translates to “the pleasure is mine.” It is nearly similar to the phrase “es mi placer.” When someone thanks you for giving them a ride anywhere, you may respond by saying, “El placer es mio.”
17. With pleasure – Mucho gusto
- Mucho gusto.
- Pronunciation: Moo-Cho Goose-Toh
This phrase is a bit tricky because you may have heard it when you have just met someone. You introduce yourself in Spanish and the other person responds with “Mucho gusto.” When used in this context, “mucho gusto” means “with pleasure.” When used after doing a favor and being thanked for it, this phrase also means “with pleasure.”
18. Thanks to you – Gracias a ti
- Gracias a ti.
- Pronunciation: Grassy-as Ah T
Here’s another way to say thank you in Spanish.
And, it’s also a way to say you’re welcome in Spanish.
This phrase translates to “thanks to you.” You may use this phrase to say “no, thank you!” in Spanish. “Gracias a ti” is a response you can say whenever a favor is done mutually.
19. At your service – A las ordenes. / A tus Ordenes
- A las ordenes. / A tus Ordenes.
- Pronunciation: Alas Or-Den-Ehs / Ah Toos Or-Den-Ehs
This phrase translates to “at your service.” The perfect situation to respond with this phrase is when you have a waitress/waiter job and you are thanked by you spanish-speaking customers.
20. No worries – No pasa nada
- No pasa nada.
- Pronunciation: No Pass-Ah Nah-Dah
“No pasa nada.” This phrase literally translates to “nothing is happening” but it’s not meant to mean just that. “No pasa nada” is widely used in Spain and in other spanish countries and it is slang for “no worries.” After giving a person a lift to the grocery store and they thank you for it, you may respond by saying “no pasa nada.”
18. Glad to help – Encantado de ayudar. Encantada de ayudar
- Encantado de ayudar. Encantada de ayudar.
- Pronunciation: En-Khan-Tah-Doh Deh Ah-Yoo-Dar,En-Khan-Tah-Dah Deh Ah-Yoo-Dar
This phrase translates to “glad to help.” If you are a male, you would use “encantado”. If you are a female, you would use “encantada”. When you are thanked by someone you don’t mind helping again, you may respond with “encantado/encantada de ayudar.”
21. Anytime – En cualquier momento
- En cualquier momento.
- Pronunciation: Ehn Khoo-Al-Kee-Err Moh-Men-Toh
This phrase literally translates to “in whatever moment” but it is meant to simply mean “anytime.” When you are thanked by someone you would easily do another favor for, you may respond with “en cualquier momento.”
Conclusion
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FAQs
21+ Ways to Say Thank You in Spanish & You're Welcome? ›
De Nada: The Most Common Way To Say You're Welcome In Spanish.
How do you say you're welcome in Spanish slang? ›De Nada: The Most Common Way To Say You're Welcome In Spanish.
What is the most respectful way to say thank you in Spanish? ›The most basic way to thank in Spanish is by saying gracias (thanks). For all occasions, you could also say: Muchas gracias, which means 'thanks a lot' or 'thank you very much' Muchísimas gracias, which means 'thanks a lot' or 'thank you very very much'
How do you respond to Gracias Senor? ›'De nada' should be your go-to response to 'gracias' as it´s the Spanish equivalent of 'you're welcome'.
How do you respond to thank you in Spanish? ›BONUS TIP: How to respond when someone says thank you in Spanish? If someone says thank you, then you can respond by saying con gusto, which means with pleasure or de nada, which means you are welcome. You can also say no hay problema, which translates to no problem in English.
Can Mucho Gusto mean you're welcome? ›Con gusto or Con mucho gusto are other common ways to say "you're welcome" in Spanish. These phrases mean "with pleasure," and it's a great way to show that you're happy to help someone. You can say Con mucho gusto in a variety of different situations.
How do you say thank you in Spanish slang? ›“Gracias” is the most common and simple way to say thank you in Spanish.
How do you respond to Mucho gusto? ›Mucho Gusto
It can be used in the beginning and the end of the conversation. Instead of saying “adios” to someone who you just met, you can simply say “mucho gusto!” And if you are wondering how to respond to “mucho gusto”, the best answer is “igualmente” o “mucho gusto también”.
- I'm so grateful. Thanks is an expression of gratitude, so cut to the chase. ...
- I appreciate it. ...
- Thanks for your hard work on this. ...
- I couldn't have done it without you. ...
- I owe you one. ...
- Much obliged. ...
- Thanks for having my back. ...
- Please accept my deepest gratitude.
- You got it.
- Don't mention it.
- No worries.
- Not a problem.
- My pleasure.
- It was nothing.
- I'm happy to help.
- Not at all.
How do you respond to welcome in Spanish? ›
- Con mucho gusto → My pleasure (Literally: With much pleasure) Gracias por cocinar hoy. ...
- Es un placer → It's a pleasure. Mil gracias por lavar mi ropa. ...
- Por nada → It's nothing. ...
- No hay de que → Don't mention it. ...
- A la orden → At your service.
8- Slang: Grx or Grax
Gracias, which, as almost everybody knows, is “Thank you” or “Thanks.”
Muchísimas gracias heaps on the thanks in Spanish
There's muchas and then there's muchísimas, which roughly translates into “very, very many.” It's reserved for situations in which someone is doing you a tremendous favor or kindness and you really want to express the boundless depths of appreciation.
Although the meaning of lo siento is “I'm sorry,” this isn't an exact translation. Literally, lo siento means “I feel it”—which, if you think about it, is a beautiful way of apologizing. What exactly is that thing that you feel? It's whatever you did wrong that's made you “feel” that you need to apologize.
What does esta bien mean? ›That's Okay (Fine) it's okay.
What does de nada literally mean? ›Etymology. Spanish de nada (“it's nothing”).
How do Mexicans say thank you? ›Gracias is used just like “thank you” in English. But, there will be occasions when you will wish to express gratitude in a more polite and obvious manner, and then you should use the expression muchas gracias. Let's break that down: (slow) Mu-chas gra-ci-as.
How do you respond to Que Pasa? ›Estoy bien. Nothing. I'm fine.
What is nada a response to in Spanish? ›1. De nada – It's nothing/You are welcome. The most common or textbook way to say “You're welcome” in Spanish. It's the same as saying “Think nothing of it” when replying to someone who thanked you in English.
How do you say thank you in unique ways? ›- I am grateful to you.
- I am indebted to you.
- I'm obliged.
- I'm thankful.
- I appreciate it.
- I'm really appreciative of what you did.
- I can't thank you enough.
What is a sophisticated way of saying thank you? ›
I'm eternally grateful for… / I cannot thank you enough for… / I want you to know how much I value… / Words cannot describe how grateful I am for… / Please accept my deepest thanks for…
What does thank you ❤ mean from a girl? ›It can be used to express gratitude, love, happiness, hope, or even flirtatiousness.
How do I reply Buenos Dias? ›In short – the best (and easiest) response to 'buenos días' is a simple 'buenos días' in return! 'Hola, buenos días', 'buen día', 'igualmente' and 'como está' are also excellent responses! One of the phrases you're going to hear all the time when in a Spanish speaking country is 'buenos días'.
How to respond to como te llamas? ›1 'Me llamo' + your name
This is the most common way to respond to '¿Cómo te llamas? ' in Spanish.
Translation of "mucho bueno" in English. much good. a lot of good.
Is there a word better than thank you? ›If you really want to show your appreciation, Haden recommends using these two words instead: “I'm grateful.” The power of showing gratitude in the office isn't a secret. According to a 2013 survey, about 80% of Americans said receiving gratitude motivated them to work harder.
How do you flirt in classy? ›- A little mindset reset.
- It isn't about you.
- It helps to open with a question.
- Flirt before you see them.
- If all else fails, smile.
- Know when it's time to end the conversation.
- Be confident.
- I think you're really attractive.
- I know a better way you can thank me.
- Sending you kisses.
- You are such a darling.
- Thank YOU for being gorgeous.
- Yes, handsome.
- Welcome again and again. (wink)
- The pleasure will be yours.
The abbreviation yw is an internet acronym for you're welcome. Yw also sometimes stands for yeah, whatever and you whitey.
How do you say it was my pleasure? ›You can say `It's a pleasure' or `My pleasure' as a polite way of replying to someone who has just thanked you for doing something. "Thanks very much anyhow."—"It's a pleasure."
How do you say welcome in different styles? ›
- Happy to help!
- You got it, bud/miss!
- Oh, that's alright. It's my neighborly duty.
- No need to thank me, I'm glad to do it.
- That's fine. Have a wonderful day.
- The pleasure is all mine.
- It is my pleasure!
- You're very welcome.
- Good morning/afternoon/evening. These are classic, formal phrases to use when greeting someone, whether it's the first time meeting them or if you've already met them before. ...
- Pleased to meet you. ...
- It's nice to meet you. ...
- It's good to see you. ...
- How are you?
It is to do with the gender of the person speaking and the person being spoken to. When you say “welcome” to a man, you say bienvenido. When you say “welcome” to a woman, you say bienvenida.
What are two responses to Gracias? ›The best way to say you're welcome in Spanish. This phrase is the most common response to “thank you.” “De nada” literally translates to “from nothing” but it is used to mean “you are welcome.” When someone says “gracias”, you may respond with “de nada”.
How do you respond to bien? ›The standard answer is probably "Bien" ("Fine") or "Muy bien" ("Very good"). Of course, both of those responses are often expanded: "Muy bien, gracias.
Is it rude to say no gracias? ›No, gracias
This is the standard way of saying “no” when offered something. It's also the most polite option. No, gracias means “No, thank you” in Spanish, and it's used in the same way as in English.
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What does Pero Muchísimas gracias mean? ›Thank you very much! interj. · Huge thanks!
Does muchos mean? ›(ˈmutʃoʊ ) adjective. [also in italics]; Slang. much or many; a lot of.
Is Gracias gendered? ›Gracias is a feminine noun, and it's always in plural when used to express thanks.
What is the response to Nada? ›
De nada is usually followed by "no hay de qué" in Spanish, which means "you're welcome" or "it's nothing".
How do you respond to Buenas? ›In short – the best (and easiest) response to 'buenos días' is a simple 'buenos días' in return! 'Hola, buenos días', 'buen día', 'igualmente' and 'como está' are also excellent responses!
Is nada a response to que pasa? ›A cutesy way of answering ¿Qué pasa? is Nada, nada, limonada. (Literally, Nothing, nothing, lemonade.)
What does Como Estas mean response? ›How do you answer if someone asks you, "¿Cómo estás?" or "How are you?"? The standard answer is probably "Bien" ("Fine") or "Muy bien" ("Very good").
What is the meaning of Mucho Gusto? ›Mucho Gusto
Pronounced: Moo-cho Goo-stow. This phrase means “nice to meet you.” It is obviously used when you're meeting someone for the first time. It can be used in the beginning and the end of the conversation.
The simplest (and most popular) way of responding to 'dónde estás' in Spanish is with 'estoy en' ('I'm in', 'I'm on' AND 'I'm at' in English) + your location.
Why is Bueno a greeting? ›However, in Mexico in paticular, it is common for people to answer the phone with “bueno.” In this context, bueno is loosely translated to “hello” or “yes”.
Do guys say buenos or buenas? ›Thank you for helping zarana! Buenos is masculine plural, buenas is feminine plural. In general - there are some exceptions - words ending with -o are masculine and words ending with -a are feminine.
What does de nada chica mean? ›You're welcome, girl.
What does de nada bonita mean? ›you're welcome, beautiful. de nada, bonita. you're welcome, beautiful.
What does pero no pasa nada mean? ›
“No pasa nada” has a wide array of meanings, “nothing happened,” “don't worry about it,” “no problem,” “no big deal,” “it's ok,” etc.