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The “Thanks and Appreciation” syllabus provides Spanish vocabulary and expressions for expressing gratitude, showing appreciation, and responding politely in everyday situations. This course is designed to help learners build confidence in using appreciative language in Spanish.
Thanking Others
Learn common Spanish phrases for thanking someone in a polite and appropriate way. This section covers expressions from casual to formal.
| Spanish Exemple | English Example | Spanish Example | English Example | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracias. | Thank you. | Muchas gracias. | Thank you very much. | Mil gracias. | A thousand thanks. |
| Gracias por tu ayuda. | Thank you for your help. | Gracias por todo. | Thanks for everything. | Gracias por venir. | Thank you for coming. |
| Te lo agradezco. | I appreciate it. | Se lo agradezco mucho. | I appreciate it very much. | Estoy agradecido/a. | I am grateful. |
Other Expressions of Gratitude
Explore additional ways to express gratitude, including more elaborate and heartfelt phrases that can be used in various contexts.
| Spanish Exemple | English Example | Spanish Example | English Example | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estoy muy agradecido/a. | I am very grateful. | Te doy las gracias. | I give you thanks. | Estoy en deuda contigo. | I owe you. |
| Agradezco tu apoyo. | I appreciate your support. | Gracias de antemano. | Thanks in advance. | No sé cómo agradecerte. | I don’t know how to thank you. |
| Eres muy amable. | You are very kind. | Gracias por tu paciencia. | Thank you for your patience. | Te estoy muy agradecido/a. | I’m very grateful to you. |
Responding to Thanks
Learn polite and natural ways to respond when someone thanks you in Spanish. This section includes common replies and expressions to keep the conversation flowing.
| Spanish Exemple | English Example | Spanish Example | English Example | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De nada. | You’re welcome. | No hay de qué. | Don’t mention it. | Con gusto. | With pleasure. |
| Es un placer. | It’s a pleasure. | Para eso estamos. | That’s what we’re here for. | No fue nada. | It was nothing. |
| ¡Que estés bien! | Take care! | Siempre a tu disposición. | Always at your disposal. | Me alegra poder ayudar. | I’m glad to help. |
Polite Appreciation
Learn phrases that go beyond simple thank-yous to express sincere appreciation and respect, often used in more formal or meaningful situations.
| Spanish Exemple | English Example | Spanish Example | English Example | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le estoy muy agradecido/a. | I am very grateful to you. | Aprecio mucho su ayuda. | I greatly appreciate your help. | Gracias por su tiempo. | Thank you for your time. |
| Es usted muy amable. | You are very kind. | Mis más sinceros agradecimientos. | My most sincere thanks. | Quedo a su disposición. | I remain at your disposal. |
| Le agradezco profundamente. | I deeply thank you. | Gracias por su consideración. | Thank you for your consideration. | Fue un honor ayudarle. | It was an honor to help you. |
Expressions of Gratitude in Context
See examples of how gratitude is expressed in different scenarios, from casual conversations to formal correspondence.
| Spanish Exemple | English Example | Spanish Example | English Example | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracias por invitarme. | Thank you for inviting me. | Te agradezco el consejo. | I appreciate the advice. | Gracias por la oportunidad. | Thank you for the opportunity. |
| Estoy muy agradecido/a por su apoyo. | I am very grateful for your support. | Mil gracias por todo lo que haces. | A thousand thanks for everything you do. | Gracias por tu comprensión. | Thank you for your understanding. |
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- English Example: A thousand thanks.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
