gracias
Americaninterjection
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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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
WIFE: Muy bien, she is fine, gracias to La Virgencita María.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
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