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
When you ask him how he is, he often replies, “Bien, gracias a Dios.”
From New York Times ● Jun. 11, 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
So with that being said, gracias mi gente.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 25, 2016
Not wanting to hear more of Salvador and a novia, Lupita said gracias to her aunt again and took the dress into the bedroom.
From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty
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