Gracias Definition & Meaning

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  • Synonyms gracias American [grah-see-uhs, grah-thee-ahs] / ˈgrɑ si əs, ˈgrɑ θiˌɑs /

    interjection

    Spanish.
    1. thank you.

    Etymology

    Origin of gracias

    First recorded in 1845–50; from Spanish, plural of gracia “grace,” from Latin grātia; grace ( def. )

    Example Sentences

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    “Gracias, gracias, gracias,” she repeats.

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    “Gracias, gracias,” Naomi responds with tears in her eyes.

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    “Gracias, Mamá. I hope Papá won’t be too angry.”

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    “Alegra and Teresita, you’re the youngest in our group. Go up to Fidel and give him these orchids. Say gracias for all of us.”

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    Teresita gives him the orchids, shakes his hand, and says gracias.

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    Related Words

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