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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
Done!
Now you know a whole bunch of ways to sayyou’re welcome andthank you in Spanish.
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FAQs
What are the two responses to Muchas Gracias? ›
¡MUCHAS GRACIAS! ¡De nada! ¡Por nada! ¡No hay de qué!
How do you reply to Gracias? ›The response to gracias that you're most likely to use or hear is de nada (you're welcome), or you could say, if appropriate, a tí (thank you). For greater emphasis you can use no hay de qué (don't mention it).
Does Mucho Gusto mean you're welcome? ›Mucho Gusto
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.
- Thank you. You're welcome. Happy to help.
- Thanks so much. No prob. I know you'd do the same for me.
- I appreciate your time. No worries. Glad I could help.
#1. No es nada - It's nothing, or it's not a big deal. This is a very casual way of saying you're welcome.
How do you say thank you in Mexican Spanish? ›gracias. 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.
How do Puerto Ricans say thanks? ›Gracias (GRAH see us): Thank you
Another essential Spanish word any time you're staying at a beach resort in Puerto Rico.
Gracias (GRAH-seeahs) means 'thanks' or 'thank you' Muchas gracias (MOO-chahs GRAH-seeahs) means 'thanks a lot' or 'thank you very much' Muchísimas gracias (moo-CHEE-see-mahs GRAH-seeahs) means 'thanks a lot' or 'thank you very very much'. Mil gracias (meel GRAH-seeahs) means 'a thousand thank yous'
What does De nada mean? ›Interjection. de nada. think nothing of it, you're welcome, don't mention it, no worries.
Is De nada rude? ›De nada is usually used as a polite answer after Gracias. On the other side Por nada is used when you were working on something and you didn't have a result, so you were working for nothing. In my opinion, Por nada would be then impolite answer after Gracias! Por nada = For nothing.
Does De nada mean you're welcome? ›
The best known, globally accepted way of saying “you're welcome” in Spanish is “de nada,” but there are actually many different phrases used to express the same sentiment. Some of these phrases are not common in all Spanish-speaking countries, but most will still convey the appropriate meaning.
How do you answer Hasta manana? ›...
Saying the same phrase back is totally valid, but here some other ways you can respond:
- Adiós.
- Hasta luego.
- Nos vemos.
- Que te vaya bien.
- Chao (wrongly imported from Italian… in my country and many other this is very common)
In Spanish, "muchos gracias" is the correct way to say "thank you very much." However, "muchas gracias" can also be used and it has the same meaning.
How do you respond to Hola? ›Well, the easiest way to reply to 'hola' is with a simple 'hola' in return. So, there you have it!
Is Muchas gracias formal? ›If you want to be formal, then you can use the phrase muchas gracias or muchisimas gracias, which means thank you so much or thank you very much.
What is Hasta manana? ›hasta mañana in American English
(mɑˈnjɑnɑ ) Spanish. so long; (I'll) see you tomorrow.
Translation of "hasta pronto" into English
See you soon.
Translated literally from Spanish to English, hasta luego means “until then.” (Until then is used in English in the exact same way—to say you'll see someone soon.)
How do you say your welcome flirty? ›You're most welcome it was no trouble at all it was no trouble at all. No need to thank me.
How do you say you're welcome in politely? ›- 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 say you're welcome properly? ›
You can say you're very welcome this is quite a british one i think for example. Thank you so much
How do you respond to con mucho gusto? ›The correct response for this statement is: "El gusto es mio." (Please note-There is an accent mark over the i in the word mio." This can be translated directly to "The pleasure is mine." The statement also means "It is my pleasure," and translated loosely as "It's nice to meet you too." It is best to never answer the ...
Why do Spanish speakers say ciao? ›The meaning of ciao in Spanish is "adios" or "hasta luego" (also meaning "see you later"). Because of the italian influence in the Spanish culture, you may find some Spanish say "ciao" when sending goodbyes to someone.
Is Je vous en prie formal or informal? ›The formal “you're welcome”: je vous en prie
Instead of using the informal you – 'tu' – we use the formal counterpart – 'vous'. This should make 'je vous en prie' nice and easy to remember. Just be careful not to use it with close friends.
Everyone knows how to say thank you in Spanish: gracias. Thanks a lot or thank you very much? Muchas gracias.
How do Mexicans say hello? ›The common verbal greeting is “Buenos dias” (Good day), “Buenas tardes” (Good afternoon) or “Buenas noches” (Good evening/night) depending on the time of day. A more casual greeting is “Hola” (Hello), “¿Qué tal?” (What's up?) or “¿Cómo estás?” (How are you?).
How do you say thank you without sounding cheesy? ›- Thanks a million/ Thanks a bunch. Thanks a million, you have helped me so much!
- I really appreciate it. ...
- That means a lot to me. ...
- That's really kind of you. ...
- I don't know what to say. ...
- You shouldn't have. ...
- I owe you one. ...
- I couldn't have done it without you.
- 1) Así como tú, me los recomendó el doctor.
- 2) Me gustas más que…
- 3) A tu lado me siento más mujer.
- 4) Me encanta que siempre escoges tu camisa a juego con tu mirada.
- 5) Mi café favorito siempre será el de tus ojos.
- 6) Eres el postre perfecto para una cena romántica.
Papi is a colloquial term for “daddy” in Spanish, but in many Spanish-speaking cultures, particularly in the Caribbean, it is often used as a general term of affection for any man, whether it's a relative, friend, or lover.
What does WAWA mean in Spanish? ›Why do Puerto Ricans call the bus “wawa”? Guagua (Wawa) is a Canary Island expression for bus. Puerto Rican Spanish (español puertorriqueño) is the Spanish language as characteristically spoken in Puerto Rico and by millions of people of Puerto Rican descent living in the United States and elsewhere.
What does Pinga mean in Cuban? ›
#4 Pinga is…
Literally translated it refers to the male genital organ. However, conjugated in a wide variety of ways and placed into all sort of different contexts, it can mean anything from “it is horrible” (está de Pinga), “amazing” (empinagado), “what the hell is up with you” (qué Pinga te pasa a tí)…
¿Qué bola? Another Cuba-specific expression. Used instead of the more formal “¿cómo estás?” to ask how someone is. Again, it's only for use among friends. It's so popular you will find t-shirts emblazoned with the phrase in tourist markets.
What does Pipo mean in Cuba? ›Pipo: (pee-po) it's similar to guy, or che in Argentinean slang. Ironically they don't use che here even though his face is everywhere. Tata/Titi: Similar to honey or sweetie.
Is Hasta la vista rude? ›When you hear someone use the term hasta la vista baby they are using it to say goodbye or see you later. The term is an informal way of saying this and is usually used in friendly conversation.
What's muy bien mean? ›The phrase muy bien is one of the most common phrases in Spanish. So what exactly does it mean? In a nutshell, muy bien means “very well” and “very good”. It can also be used to acknowledge something, like when you say “alright then” or “Ok”.
What do El gusto es mio mean? ›El gusto es mío. The pleasure is mine.
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Gracias (GRAH see us): Thank you
Another essential Spanish word any time you're staying at a beach resort in Puerto Rico.
Interjection. de nada. think nothing of it, you're welcome, don't mention it, no worries.
How do Cubans say thanks? ›Gracias (GRAH-seeahs) means 'thanks' or 'thank you' Muchas gracias (MOO-chahs GRAH-seeahs) means 'thanks a lot' or 'thank you very much' Muchísimas gracias (moo-CHEE-see-mahs GRAH-seeahs) means 'thanks a lot' or 'thank you very very much'. Mil gracias (meel GRAH-seeahs) means 'a thousand thank yous'
What Denada means? ›
Definition of de nada
: of nothing : you're welcome.
- 1) Así como tú, me los recomendó el doctor.
- 2) Me gustas más que…
- 3) A tu lado me siento más mujer.
- 4) Me encanta que siempre escoges tu camisa a juego con tu mirada.
- 5) Mi café favorito siempre será el de tus ojos.
- 6) Eres el postre perfecto para una cena romántica.
Papi is a colloquial term for “daddy” in Spanish, but in many Spanish-speaking cultures, particularly in the Caribbean, it is often used as a general term of affection for any man, whether it's a relative, friend, or lover.
What does Bichota mean in Puerto Rico? ›“Bichota” is linked to the Puerto Rican slang bichote, deriving from the English term “big shot.” But despite its positive connotation in the lyrics, a “bichote” is an “individual who, due to his economic or political position, is considered important or influential, generally related to the sale of drugs,” according ...
Is Hasta la vista rude? ›When you hear someone use the term hasta la vista baby they are using it to say goodbye or see you later. The term is an informal way of saying this and is usually used in friendly conversation.
Is por nada rude? ›por nada is For Nothing. Gracias por nada. Thanks for Nothing! used rudely if someone didn't do anything for you.
What's hasta luego mean? ›Definition of hasta luego
: until later : see you later.
#4 Pinga is…
Literally translated it refers to the male genital organ. However, conjugated in a wide variety of ways and placed into all sort of different contexts, it can mean anything from “it is horrible” (está de Pinga), “amazing” (empinagado), “what the hell is up with you” (qué Pinga te pasa a tí)…
Pipo: (pee-po) it's similar to guy, or che in Argentinean slang. Ironically they don't use che here even though his face is everywhere. Tata/Titi: Similar to honey or sweetie.
How do you say thank you in Honduras? ›Simply say congusto.
What do El gusto es mio mean? ›
El gusto es mío. The pleasure is mine.
What does Lo siento literally mean? ›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 Denara mean in Spanish? ›It means “the challenge”. It's the substantive form of desafiar, “to challenge”, which is used pretty much exactly as it's used in English.