# gracias

/ˈɡɹɑsiəz/ (US) · CEFR A1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/gracias
Updated: 2026-05-26

## Definition

the Spanish word for 'thank you'. You use it when you want to show you are grateful to someone.

For teachers: the Spanish term for 'thank you', used to express gratitude. While primarily a loanword in English, it is frequently used in English-speaking contexts to acknowledge service or kindness.

## Examples

- Gracias for helping me with my bags.
- The waiter smiled and said 'gracias' when the customer left a generous tip for the service.
- In many multicultural neighborhoods, it is common to hear 'gracias' used alongside 'thank you' as a polite gesture of appreciation for a job well done.

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