If you consider yourself a polite person, you must learn how to say thank you and you are welcomeSpanishimmediately.
After all, how else could you show appreciation in Spanish? Saying “thank you” and “you're welcome” are some of the building blocks of society as they help us show each other that we care and appreciate what they are doing for us.
These words and phrases help us acknowledge the humanity in all of us and make our daily interactions less transactional. Without these magic words, life would be dry, cold and maybe even a little rude. So if you haven't yet learned how to say thank you in Spanish, let's show you right now!
We'll cover different ways of saying thank you that you can use in many different contexts. We'll also cover how to say you're welcome in Spanish like a pro without sounding like a robot, by literally saying "you're welcome" every time.
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Why learn how to sayThanksAndYou're welcomein Spanish
To be more polite
You just can't go through life without saying thank you and you're welcome. Otherwise, people might think you're a rude person when you're not!
Even if you keep your daily interactions to a minimum, you should be able to thank people appropriately whenever they help you with anything. And while they may understand what you mean when you thank them in English (and a polite smile goes a long way!), saying the words in their native language shows genuine appreciation rather than a simple commitment.
To expand your vocabulary
There's only a limited number of times we can say thank you and you're welcome before we start sounding like a robot. That's why we tend to use alternative expressions like "Thanks very much“, „you have it!," And "no problem.”
The same goes for Spanish. If you are really lookingProgress beyond beginners in the Spanish language, you need to learn at least a handful of ways to say thank you, and you're welcome. There's no better way to impress fluent speakers than to master multiple ways of expressing the same idea!
To show your appreciation to others
Finally, you should want to learn these phrases to show your appreciation for others. We all meet people who help us tremendously or significantly affect our lives. What better way to show our appreciation than by taking the time to sincerely thank them.
We show you a few sentences to say a heartfelt thank you to your loved ones. We'll also cover a few ways to write thank you notes for different occasions, so you can get pen to paper when you really want to show that you're grateful!
How to say thank you in spanish
First things first: how to put itThanksin Spanish. The direct translation of "thank you" and "thank you" isgracias(grassy-like). This is an acceptable way of showing appreciation in almost any situation, except perhaps in those cases where a simple thank you isn't enough.
That being said, there are tons of alternative ways to say thank you in Spanish. Some of them includeSpanish jargon, so they will surely help you sound more like a local. Here are some of our favorite ways to say thank you.
| English | Spanish | IPA spelling | Pronunciation | context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanks | Gracias | ˈɡɾasias | grassy-like | neutral thank you |
| Thanks | Gracias | ˈɡɾasias | grassy-like | neutral thank you |
| Thanks very much | Thanks very much | muˈʧisimas̬ ˈɣɾasjas | Moo-chee-see-mas grasig-wie | Enthusiastic thanks. |
| Thanks again | Thanks again | ˈɡɾasjas̬ ðe ˈnweβo | Grassy like the day noo-ay-vo | |
| No thank you | No thank you | ˈnein | ˈɡɾasjas | No grass ass | Neutral way of saying no thanks. You can combine this with other ways to say thank you, e.g. "No thank you.” |
| Okay thanks | OK thanks | ok | ˈɡɾasjas | Okay thank you | When you accept something and say thank you. |
| Thank you my friend | Thank you my friend | ˈɡɾasjas | it amiˈɣoa | Grassy-like me ah-mee-go | I thank a friend. |
| Thank you for everything | Thank you for everything | ˈɡɾasjas poɾ ˈtoðo | Grasartiger Poke-Toe-Doh | Expressing gratitude to someone for a series of actions. |
| Thanks have a nice day | thank you have a good day | ˈɡɾasjas | ˈke ˈtɛ̃nɡas ũm ˈbwɛ̃n ˈdia | Grassy-who kay ten-gas oon boo-and dee-ah | Thank someone and wish them a nice day. |
| Thank you for your help | Many thanks for your help | ˈɡɾasjas poɾ tw aˈʝuða | Grassy like pore to ah-yoo-da | Thanking someone who just helped you with something. |
| thank you for coming | thank you for coming | ˈɡɾasjas poɾ βeˈniɾ | Grassy-like Pore-Veh-neer | Thank someone who just visited you. |
| Thanks very much | Thanks very much | ˈmuʧas̬ ˈɣɾasjas | Moo-chas grasig-wie | Enthusiastic thanks. |
| Thank you so much | Thanks | ˈmil ˈɣɾasjas | A grassy place | Very enthusiastic thank you. |
| Thank you for your business | Thank you for your preference | in the aɣɾaðeˈwe are his pɾefeeˈɾɛ̃nsja | Lay ah-grah-day-say-mos complain bites-fay-ren-see-ah | Thank a customer for doing business with you. |
| thank you for the gift | thanks for the gesture | ˈɡɾasjas poɾ el deˈtaʝe | Grasartig wie Pore elle Day-tah-ye | Thanking someone who just gave you a gift. Note thatDetailused for smaller gifts. For larger gifts, you can use the augmentativegreat detailinstead of this. |
| Thanks for listening | Thanks for your time | ˈɡɾasjas poɾ sw atɛ̃nˈsjõn | Grassy like pore sues ah-ten-see-on | Thank customers or guests for listening to an announcement. |
| Thanks for listening to me | Thanks for listening | ˈɡɾasjas poɾ ɛskuˈʧaɾme | Grassy like Pore es-coo-char-may | Thank a friend who just listened to you or gave you advice. |
| Thanks for your understanding | Thanks for your understanding | ˈɡɾasjas poɾ with kõmpɾɛ̃nˈsjõn | Grassy like Pore sue come-pren-look-up | Thank someone for existing. Understanding after an inconvenience. |
| Thanks in advance | Thanks in advance | ˈɡɾasjas̬ ðe before | Grassy like the day an-tay-ma-no | Thanking someone before they do anything for you or agree to do something for you with the expectation that they will do it. |
| Thank you for your service | Thank you for your service | ˈɡɾasjas poɾ with sɛɾˈβisjo | Grassy like Pore sue ser-vee-see-oh | Thank someone who is currently serving or has served in the military. |
| Thank you for your hard work | Thank you for your hard work | ˈɡɾasjas poɾ tw ˈaɾðwo tɾaˈβaxo | Grassy like pores sue ar-doo-oh tra-ba-ho | Thank an employee or contractor who has done a lot of (probably) good work for you. |
| Thank you for your support | Thank you for your support | ˈɡɾasjas poɾ tw aˈpoʝo | Grassy like pore to ah-po-yo | Thanking someone in a work environment. |
| Thanks for the birthday wishes | Thanks for the congratulations on my birthday | ˈɡɾasjas poɾ congratulationsˈsjones poɾ my kũmpleˈaɲos | Grasartig wie Pore las Fey-lee-see-ta-see-oh-nes pore me coom-play-ah-nios | Thank you for people's good wishes during or after your birthday. |
| thank you for being my friend | Thank you for being a good friend | ˈɡɾasjas poɾ ˈsɛɾ ũm ˈbwɛn aˈmiɣo | Grasartig-wie Poren Ser oon boo-and ah-me-go | Thanking someone for being a good friend to you. |
| Thanks for the ride | Thank you for taking me with you | ˈɡɾasjas poɾ ˈðaɾme u̯n aβɛ̃nˈtõn | Grasartig wie Pore dar-may oon ah-ven-ton | Thanking someone who just picked you up. |
| thank you my brother | thank you my brother | ˈɡɾasjas | mj ɛɾmaˈnoa | Grassy-as, I er-ma-no | Thank a close friend or a literal sibling. |
| thanks for the question | thanks for the question | ˈɡɾasjas poɾ pɾeɣũnˈtaɾ | Grasartig-wie Poren-Bet-Goon-Teer | Thanking someone for asking a very thoughtful question |
| Thank you for letting me know | Thanks for the information | ˈɡɾasjas poɾ aˈsɛɾmelo saˈβɛɾ | Grassy-like pore ah-ser-may-lo saw-bear | Thanking someone for letting you know about something |
| You are the best! | You are the best! | ˈɛɾes ɛl meˈxoɾ‖ | Eh-res elle may-hore | Thanking someone by simply saying they are the best |
| I am grateful to you for what you have done | I appreciate it | I aɣɾaˈðɛsko | Tay low ah-grah-dess-co | This may sound strange in English, but it's a very common way of saying thank you in Spanish |
| It is valued | Thanks | se aɣɾaˈðese | Say ah-gra-day-se | Another very common way of thanking someone in Spanish |
| Very nice | Very nice | mwj aˈmaβle | My ah-ma-blay | It's very common to tell someone they're nice instead of actually saying itgracias. Or you could combine them into athank you very nice. |
| Cool | Cool | ˈbwena ˈõnda | Boo-eh and on-dah | This is most common in Guatemala, similar to saying "that's cool that you ____" to express gratitude. |
| Okay | Of | The ball | Vah-lay | You will most likely hear this informal way of saying thank you in Central and South American countries. |
| give it | Of | Of | light up | This word can mean many things in Spanish, but in some countries like Colombia and Argentina, it can mean an informal thank you. |
| To you | And you | a ˈti | Ah Tee | When someone thanks you, but you want to say that you're the one who should be thanking them. |
How to say thank you from the bottom of your heart in Spanish
Sometimes people go above and beyond for you. And when they do, the least you can do for them is say a big thank you back. There are many ways to do this, but here are some of our favorite ways to show genuine appreciation in Spanish.
| English | Spanish | IPA spelling | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| A heartfelt thank you | A heartfelt thank you | a ˈtoðo coɾaˈsõn | Oon ah-gra-day-see-me-en-to-toe-doe co-ra-son |
| I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart | Thank you from the bottom of my heart | te lo aɣɾaˈðɛsko ðe ˈtoðo koɾaˈsõn | Tay lo ah-gra-des-co day zeh-doe co-ra son |
| I really appreciate it | I really appreciate it | under the aɣɾaˈðɛsko xenwinaˈme | That's the ah-gra-des-co heh-noo-e-na-men-that |
| thank you very much | A very big thank you | ũm mwi sĩnˈsɛɾo aɣɾaðesiˈmjɛ̃nto | Oon mooy see-say-ro ah-gra-day-see-me-en-to |
| Please accept my deepest gratitude | Please accept my deepest thanks. | poɾ faˈβoɾ reˈsiβa me more pɾoˈfũndo aɣɾaðesiˈmjɛ̃nto | Pore fa-bore ray-see-bah me mas pro-fune-do ah-gra-day-see-me-en-to |
| I can't thank you enough | I can't thank you enough | ˈnein ˈnichts aɣɾaðeˈšeɾle lo sufiˈsbjẽnte | Kein Poo-ay-doh ah-gra-day-ser-lay lo soo-fee-see-en-tay |
| That's so sweet of you | That's very nice of you | ˈeso ˈɛs̬ mwj aˈmaβle ðe su ˈpaɾte | Ey-so es mooy ah-ma-blay day sue par-tay |
| I'm beyond grateful | I'm beyond grateful | ɛsˈtoi̯ ˈmas ˈke aɣɾaðeˈsiðo | Ess-toy mas kay ah-gra-day-see-doe |
| I am forever in debt | I will always be in your debt | ˈsjẽmpɾɛ estaˈɾe ɛ̃n ˈdeu̯ða kõnˈtiɣo | See-em-bete ess-tah-ray con tee-go |
| Thank you, it means the world to me | Thanks, that means everything to me | ˈɡɾasjas | ˈeso siɣniˈfika ˈtoðo ˈpaɾa ˈmi | Grassy-as ey-so seeg-nee-fee-kah toe-do pah-ra me |
How to write a thank you note in Spanish
In some situations you have to go the wayAwaybeyond a spoken thank you. A handwritten thank you card can be a great way to show someone that you are genuinely grateful for the help they have given you.
Of course, the content of the note needs to be adjusted depending on who it is addressed to. Here are some examples of thank you notes and their context.
Example 1: Business context
This type of thank you letter is used in a business context.
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| Dear *name*, Thank you for your advice and time last week. I really appreciate everything you have done to move this project forward. sincerely, *Name* | Dear *name*, Thank you for your advice and time last week. I really appreciate everything you have done to move this project forward. Yours sincerely *name* |
Example 2: Friendly and general context
This is a good thank you card for a friend or family member. It's very casual and warm, but still polite.
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| Hello *name*, How are you doing? I hope you are doing well. I wanted to take the time to thank you again for all the help you have given me. I'm sending you a virtual hug! Best regards, *Name* | Hello *name*, How are you doing? I hope You are fine. I wanted to take the time to thank you again for all the help you have given me. I am sending you a hug! Greetings, *name* |
Example 3: Thank you letter in Spanish for a gift
This is a great example of a thank you message you would send to someone who just sent you a gift.
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| Hello *name*, Thank you for the flowers you sent me. I received them and they look beautiful in my office. You really didn't have to! I really appreciate your gift. I hope to see you soon and have a nice day! Thank you *name* | Hello *name*, Thank you for the flowers you sent me! I received them and they look beautiful in my office. You really didn't have to! I really appreciate your details. Hope to see you soon and have a nice day. Thank you *name* |
Example 4: Thank you letter in Spanish to the teacher
This is an example of a thank you letter you would write to a professor at the end of the semester to show your appreciation and thank them for a great semester.
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| Dear *professor name*, I am writing this letter to let you know that I genuinely appreciate your contributions to my academic education and my career. I thoroughly enjoyed everything I learned in your classes and appreciate your guidance and guidance. I hope we can keep in touch and wish you all the best. Thank you *name* | Dear *professor name*, I am writing this letter to say that I genuinely appreciate all of your contributions to my studies and career. I thoroughly enjoyed everything I learned in your classes and really appreciate your guidance and direction. I hope we can keep in touch and wish you all the best. Thank you *name* |
How do you say you are welcome in Spanish?
Learning how to say thank you is only part of the equation. To be polite, you also need to learn to say you're welcome in Spanish. Here are some of our favorite ways to let someone know you're welcome!
| English | Spanish | IPA spelling | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| You're welcome | You're welcome | you are welcome | day near-there |
| It's nothing! | No reason! | poɾ ˈnaða ‖ | Pore nah-da |
| No problem | No problem | ˈno ˈai̯ pɾoˈβlema | For ah-ee pro-blay-ma |
| Your welcome, my friend | Your welcome, my friend | hope ˈnada | mj amiɣo | Tag nah-da, I ah-me-go |
| At any time | Whenever you want | ˈkwãndo ˈkjɛɾas | Coo-ahn-do kee-eh-ras |
| Do not mention it | Do not mention it | it is mɛ̃nˈsjones | Nee lo men-see-oh-ness |
| Nothing to thank for | It does not matter | ˈno ˈai̯ ðe ˈke | No ah-ee day keh |
| Nothing to be thankful for | There is nothing to be thankful for | ˈno ˈai̯ ˈnaða ˈke aɣɾaðeˈsɛɾ | Kein ah-ee nah-da kay ah-gra-day-ser |
| Don't worry | Do not worry | ˈno pɾeoˈkupes | No tay pray-oh-coo-pess |
| Naturally! | Clear! | ˈklaɾo‖ | Kla-ro |
| Have fun with! | Have fun with! | kõn ˈɡusto‖ | Goose flesh |
| No problem | No problem | ˈno ˈai̯ pɾoˈβlema | For ah-ee pro-blay-ma |
| With much pleasure | With great joy. | kõm ˈmuʧo ˈɣusto ‖ | Kon moo-cho Gänsezehe |
| It's my pleasure | It's a pleasure | ˈɛs ũm plaˈsɛɾ | Ess oon plah-ser |
| The pleasure is mine | The pleasure is mine | the plaˈseɾ ˈis̬ ˈmine | Elle Play-Ser ess mee-oh |
| No thank you! | Not thanks to you! | ˈnein | ˈɡɾasjas a ˈti ‖ | No grassy tee |
| At your service | At your service | a quality asɾˈβisjo | Ah sue ser-vee-see-oh |
| No problem | No problem | ˈno ˈpasa ˈnaða | Nein pah-sah nah-da |
| Glad that I can help | glad that I can help | ɛ̃nkãntaˈðoa ðe aʝuˈðaɾ | En-khan-ta-doe Tag ah-you-dar |
| At any time | Whenever you want | ˈkwãndo ˈɣustes | Koo-ahn-do Gans-tess |
| We are here for you | We are here for you | we are ˈpaɾa asɾˈβiɾle | Es-tah-moss pah-ra ser-veer-lay |
| That is why we are here | That's what we are for | ˈpaɾa ˈeso ɛsˈtamos | Pah-ra ay-so ess-tah-moos |
| Gladly | Have fun with | kõn ˈɡusto | Goose flesh |
| That's the least I can do | That's the least I can do | ˈɛs̬ at least ˈke ˈpweðo aˈsɛɾ | Ess lo may-noss kay poo-ay-doh ah-ser |
| At your service | to the order | a la ˈoɾðɛ̃n | Ah la or-den |
| Happy to help | Happy to help | feˈlis̬ ðe aʝuˈðaɾ | Fay-Lees a-yo-ad |
Frequently asked questions about saying thank you and welcome in Spanish
How do you express gratitude in Spanish?
Spanish speakers tend to be warm and expressive. There are many direct and indirect ways to show your appreciation in Spanish, especially when someone has done something nice for you and you want to make sure they know you're grateful.
The easiest way to show gratitude in Spanish is simply to say thank you:gracias. If you want to go beyond that, you can add a pet name, nickname, or pet name right after. You can say something like thank you my friend in Spanish. Some examples are:
- thank you friend
- Thanks buddy
- Thank you brother
Last but not least, if you want to go beyond that, you can choose the bottom line to express sincere gratitude:Thank you from the bottom of my heart(I am grateful from the bottom of my heart).
How do you thank someone for their kindness in Spanish?
Thank you very much for your kindnessis the correct way to thank someone in Spanish for their kindness. This is a very formal expression that should only be used in formal situations or on youseriouslywant to thank someone for their kindness.
Other less formal and more common ways to thank a friend, family member, or even a stranger for their kindness include:
- How nice
- Which type
- How sweet
You can use any of the three expressions above in casual conversation to show that you think the other person is very friendly.
How do you thank someone for their concern?
Sometimes people have good intentions but wrong facts. Maybe they think you look sick, but in reality you're just tired. They might even try to be a little nosy and you want to be politely assertive.
If you find yourself in one of these situations, you can tell themThank you for your concern. This sentence is usually followed by "But"along with further explanations. Here are some example sentences:
| English | Spanish | IPA spelling | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thank you for your concern, but I think I'm just tired. | Thanks for your concern, but I think I'm just tired. | ˈɡɾasjas poɾ your pɾeokupaˈsjõn | ˈpeɾo ˈkɾeo ˈdass ˈsolo ɛsˈtoi̯ cancer ‖ | Grasartig wie Pore zu bete-oh-coo-pah-see-on pay-ro cray-oh kay solo ess-toy khan-sah-doe |
| Thank you for your concern, but this is a private matter. | Thank you for your concern, but this is private. | ˈɡɾasjas poɾ tu pɾeokupaˈsjõn | ˈpɛɾo ˈɛsto ˈɛs ˈalɣo pɾiˈβaðo ‖ | Grasartig wie Pore zu bete-oh-coo-pah-see-on pay-ro ess-toh ess al-go pre-vah-doe |
| Thank you for your concern, but I can handle this on my own. | Thanks for your concern, but I can handle this on my own. | ˈɡɾasjas poɾ tu pɾeokupaˈsjõn | ˈpɛɾo ˈʝo ˈpweðo ˈsolo ‖ | Grasartig wie Pore zu bete-oh-coo-pah-see-on pay-ro yo poo-ay-doh solo |
| Thank you for your concern, but I do not share your views. | Thank you for your concern, but I do not share your views. | ˈɡɾasjas poɾ dein pɾeokupaˈsjõn | ˈpeɾo ˈno kõmˈpaɾto tus ˈpũntos̬ ðe ˈβista ‖ | Grasartig-wie Pore zu beten-oh-coo-pah-see-on pay-ro no come-par-toe toos poon-tos day vees-ta |
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FAQs
What are other ways to say you're welcome in Spanish? ›
- Con mucho gusto → My pleasure (Literally: With much pleasure) Gracias por cocinar hoy. ...
- Es un placer → It's a pleasure. Mil gracias por lavar mi ropa. ...
- Por nada → It's nothing. ...
- No hay de que → Don't mention it. ...
- A la orden → At your service.
- 1 Thank you for all your hard work on this. ...
- 2 Thanks again, we couldn't have pulled this off without you. ...
- 3 Thank you, you're amazing! ...
- 4 I'm so thankful for everything you bring to the team. ...
- 9 I appreciate your hard work. ...
- 16 Grateful for your support.
- I'm so grateful.
- I appreciate it.
- Thanks for your hard work on this.
- I couldn't have done it without you.
- I owe you one.
- Much obliged.
- Thanks for having my back.
- Please accept my deepest gratitude.
If someone says thank you, then you can respond by saying con gusto, which means with pleasure or de nada, which means you are welcome. You can also say no hay problema, which translates to no problem in English. You can combine this phrase by saying eres un amor, meaning, you're a sweetheart!
What is a fancy way of saying you're welcome? ›Now, let's look at less formal ways to say “you're welcome.” They include: don't mention it, it was nothing, sure thing, anytime, and no problem.
What are 3 formal greetings in Spanish? ›| Spanish | English equivalent | Formality |
|---|---|---|
| Buenos días | Good morning | Slightly formal |
| Buenas tardes | Good afternoon | Slightly formal |
| Buenas noches | Good night/Good evening | Slightly formal |
| Muy buenas/buenas | Short version of all the above | Informal |
- I appreciate you!
- You are the best.
- I appreciate your help so much.
- I wanted to thank you for your help.
- I value the help you've given me.
- I am so thankful for you in my life.
- Thanks for the support.
- Thanks for all you do.
- I appreciate your help.
- I am grateful for your help.
- I am so very grateful for your time.
- I greatly appreciate your help.
- Thank you for such a wonderful contribution.
- Thank you for taking the time.
- Thank you for taking the trouble to help me.
- Thank you for all the help!
- Thank you again, I really appreciate working with you.
- Even though I may not say it all the time, I appreciate all you do.
- Thank you again for your support, it made a real difference for me.
- Thank you for all that you do.
- Thank you!
Willkommen, bienvenido, bienvenue, you are welcome here.
What should I reply after gracias? ›
The response to gracias that you're most likely to use or hear is de nada (you're welcome), or you could say, if appropriate, a tí (thank you). For greater emphasis you can use no hay de qué (don't mention it).
What's the difference between Bienvenido and de nada? ›"Bienvenido" is the word for "welcome." However, "You're welcome" is said, "de nada," which loosely translates to "of/for nothing."
How do you respond to cómo estás? ›When someone asks you ¿Cómo estás? If you feel alright, you say estoy bien; you could also say, estoy muy bien, to give more emphasis, which means “very good” or “very well.” You can also add one extra word, gracias, meaning “thanks”, and estoy bien, gracias; it means “I'm fine, thank you.” 2.