gracias
Americaninterjection
Etymology
Origin of gracias
First recorded in 1845–50; from Spanish, plural of gracia “grace,” from Latin grātia; see grace ( def. )
Example Sentences
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"It was great! And if 5 could jump to 9 on every set from now on, I would be very happy. Muchas gracias mi amigo!"
From Fox News • Dec. 9, 2021
Ana replies, “Es para ti tambien Amá. Todo es gracias a ti.”
From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2020
Over somber piano music that segues into hopeful violins, nearly all of the caucus’ 29 members offer Wilson tongue-in-cheek gracias for what they say is his unwitting creation of today’s bluer-than-blue California.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2019
Ayer vimos una vez más una publicidad sexista que horas después fue retirada gracias a la fuerza de una ciudadanía que ya no deja pasar estas cosas.
From BBC • Jul. 18, 2019
She knew that she should say gracias, but the word stuck in her throat like a fishbone.
From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty
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