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
I whisper a prayer of gracias to my Abue.
From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads
I rub it for a second and, under my breath, I say, “Gracias, Shiva, the dancing god, gracias.’
From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar
“Alegra and Teresita, you’re the youngest in our group. Go up to Fidel and give him these orchids. Say gracias for all of us.”
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
And then said something in rapid-fire Spanish to Ximena, who answered by nodding and saying gracias.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
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