Thanks and appreciation vocabulary covers common phrases and expressions used to show gratitude, politeness, and acknowledge kindness in English.
This page provides an overview of the most common English vocabulary related to expressing thanks and appreciation, along with example sentences and translations. Understanding and using these words helps you show gratitude naturally in everyday conversations.
Thank You
These are the most basic and common ways to say “thank you” in English.
| English Thank You | English Translation | English Example | English Example (Translation) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thank you | — | Thank you for your help. | Gracias por tu ayuda. |
| Thanks | — | Thanks for the information. | Gracias por la información. |
| Thanks a lot | — | Thanks a lot for coming. | Muchas gracias por venir. |
| Thank you very much | — | Thank you very much for your support. | Muchas gracias por tu apoyo. |
| Thanks so much | — | Thanks so much for your kindness. | Muchas gracias por tu amabilidad. |
| Thank you kindly | — | Thank you kindly for your assistance. | Le agradezco mucho su ayuda. |
| Many thanks | — | Many thanks for your time. | Muchas gracias por tu tiempo. |
| Thanks a million | — | Thanks a million for the gift. | Mil gracias por el regalo. |
| Thank you from the bottom of my heart | — | Thank you from the bottom of my heart. | Gracias de todo corazón. |
| I appreciate it | — | I really appreciate it. | Realmente lo aprecio. |
Expressing Gratitude
These phrases are used to express deeper or more formal gratitude.
| English Phrases | English Translation | English Example | English Example (Translation) |
|---|---|---|---|
| I’m grateful for... | — | I’m grateful for your support. | Estoy agradecido por tu apoyo. |
| I appreciate... | — | I appreciate your help. | Aprecio tu ayuda. |
| I’m thankful for... | — | I’m thankful for the opportunity. | Estoy agradecido por la oportunidad. |
| I want to thank you for... | — | I want to thank you for your patience. | Quiero agradecerte por tu paciencia. |
| I can’t thank you enough | — | I can’t thank you enough for your kindness. | No puedo agradecerte lo suficiente por tu amabilidad. |
| It means a lot to me | — | Your support means a lot to me. | Tu apoyo significa mucho para mí. |
| I sincerely thank you | — | I sincerely thank you for your assistance. | Te agradezco sinceramente por tu ayuda. |
| I’m deeply grateful | — | I’m deeply grateful for your generosity. | Estoy profundamente agradecido por tu generosidad. |
| Thank you for everything | — | Thank you for everything you’ve done. | Gracias por todo lo que has hecho. |
| I truly appreciate it | — | I truly appreciate your efforts. | Realmente aprecio tus esfuerzos. |
Responding to Thanks
These are common ways to respond when someone thanks you.
| English Responses | English Translation | English Example | English Example (Translation) |
|---|---|---|---|
| You’re welcome | — | You’re welcome! | ¡De nada! |
| No problem | — | No problem at all. | No hay problema. |
| Don’t mention it | — | Don’t mention it. | No hay de qué. |
| My pleasure | — | My pleasure! | ¡Con gusto! |
| Glad to help | — | Glad to help. | Feliz de ayudar. |
| Anytime | — | Anytime! | ¡Cuando quieras! |
| It’s no trouble | — | It’s no trouble at all. | No es ninguna molestia. |
| I’m happy to help | — | I’m happy to help you. | Estoy feliz de ayudarte. |
| Of course | — | Of course! | ¡Por supuesto! |
| No worries | — | No worries. | No te preocupes. |
Appreciation for Specific Situations
These phrases are used to thank someone for a particular reason or situation.
| English Situation | English Example | English Example (Translation) |
|---|---|---|
| Thanking for help | Thank you for your help. | Gracias por tu ayuda. |
| Thanking for a gift | Thank you for the gift. | Gracias por el regalo. |
| Thanking for support | Thank you for your support. | Gracias por tu apoyo. |
| Thanking for time | Thank you for your time. | Gracias por tu tiempo. |
| Thanking for a favor | Thank you for doing me a favor. | Gracias por hacerme un favor. |
| Thanking for hospitality | Thank you for your hospitality. | Gracias por tu hospitalidad. |
| Thanking for understanding | Thank you for your understanding. | Gracias por tu comprensión. |
| Thanking for a recommendation | Thank you for the recommendation. | Gracias por la recomendación. |
| Thanking for patience | Thank you for your patience. | Gracias por tu paciencia. |
| Thanking for a compliment | Thank you for the compliment. | Gracias por el cumplido. |
How do you thank someone for being patient?
Thank you for your patience
"Thank you for your patience" acknowledges that someone waited calmly or dealt with a situation without complaint.
Polite Gratitude
These are more formal or polite ways to express thanks, often used in writing or professional settings.
| English Polite Gratitude | English Translation | English Example | English Example (Translation) |
|---|---|---|---|
| I would like to thank you | — | I would like to thank you for your assistance. | Me gustaría agradecerte por tu ayuda. |
| Please accept my thanks | — | Please accept my thanks for your support. | Por favor acepta mis agradecimientos por tu apoyo. |
| I am most grateful | — | I am most grateful for your help. | Estoy muy agradecido por tu ayuda. |
| With deepest thanks | — | With deepest thanks for your kindness. | Con el más profundo agradecimiento por tu amabilidad. |
| I extend my gratitude | — | I extend my gratitude for your cooperation. | Expreso mi gratitud por tu cooperación. |
| Thank you for your consideration | — | Thank you for your consideration. | Gracias por tu atención. |
| I appreciate your prompt response | — | I appreciate your prompt response. | Aprecio tu pronta respuesta. |
| Thank you for your attention | — | Thank you for your attention to this matter. | Gracias por tu atención a este asunto. |
| I am sincerely thankful | — | I am sincerely thankful for your help. | Estoy sinceramente agradecido por tu ayuda. |
| Many thanks in advance | — | Many thanks in advance for your help. | Muchas gracias de antemano por tu ayuda. |
These sections cover the essential vocabulary and phrases needed to express thanks and appreciation naturally in English. Whether in casual or formal situations, these words will help you communicate gratitude with confidence.
___ de antemano por tu ayuda.
What does "Many thanks in advance" mean?
Muchas gracias
"Many thanks in advance" is a polite way to thank someone before they have done something, expressing gratitude ahead of time.
Flashcards (1 of 50)
- English Thank You: Thank you
- English Translation: —
- English Example: Thank you for your help.
- English Example (Translation): Gracias por tu ayuda.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
