gracias

[grah-see-uhs, grah-thee-ahs]

interjection

Spanish.

1. thank you.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gracias¹

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

Example Sentences

Gracias a la virgencita, the tour has seemingly been all love.

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Juan Gabriel wrote the ‘80s pop ballad ‘Gracias a Dios.’

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Pope Francis: Gracias for your witness.

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Phil season is being dubbed “Gracias Gustavo.”

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Instead of a speech, Drexler accepted the award from Prince and sang several lines from his song a capella, ending with, “Ciao. Thank you. Gracias. Ciao.”

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