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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Al alinear a Ohtani como titular, los Dodgers se asegurarían de no perder su bate durante el resto del partido, gracias a las reglas bidireccionales de la MLB.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2025
Al final, gracias a la fisioterapia intensiva, logró recuperar la sensibilidad en las piernas.
From New York Times • Mar. 17, 2023
"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
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
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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