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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That’s why, as this country readies for Thanksgiving, I want to give gracias to undocumented immigrants.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2024
"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
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
Soon Abuela tires from being on her feet, and my mom looks worn out too, so my dad takes his cue and says, “Mari Luz, gracias, this has been such a wonderful tour.”
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
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