Thanks and Appreciation

Thanks and appreciation vocabulary covers expressions and words for saying thank you, showing gratitude, and expressing appreciation in Spanish.

This section builds essential Spanish vocabulary for expressing thanks and appreciation in everyday situations. You’ll learn common phrases, key nouns, adjectives, and verbs that help you convey gratitude naturally.

Common Phrases

These are some of the most important and widely used expressions for saying thank you and showing appreciation in Spanish.

Spanish Phrase	English Phrase	Spanish Example	English Example
Gracias	Thank you	Gracias por tu ayuda.	Thank you for your help.
Muchas gracias	Thank you very much	Muchas gracias por todo.	Thank you very much for everything.
Mil gracias	A thousand thanks	Mil gracias por el regalo.	A thousand thanks for the gift.
Te lo agradezco	I thank you (I appreciate it)	Te lo agradezco de corazón.	I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Estoy agradecido/a	I am grateful	Estoy agradecida por tu apoyo.	I am grateful for your support.
No hay de qué	You’re welcome (Don’t mention it)	—	—
De nada	You’re welcome	—	—
Es un placer	It’s a pleasure	Es un placer ayudarte.	It’s a pleasure to help you.
Gracias de antemano	Thanks in advance	Gracias de antemano por tu tiempo.	Thanks in advance for your time.
Te agradezco mucho	I thank you very much	Te agradezco mucho tu comprensión.	I thank you very much for your understanding.

Key Nouns

These nouns are often used when talking about thanks, gratitude, and appreciation. Note the gender and plural forms.

Singular	Plural	English Singular	English Plural	Spanish Example	English Example
agradecimiento	agradecimientos	gratitude/thanks	gratitudes/thanks	Expreso mi agradecimiento por tu ayuda.	I express my gratitude for your help.
gratitud	—	gratitude	—	Siento mucha gratitud hacia ti.	I feel a lot of gratitude toward you.
gracias	—	thanks	—	Doy gracias por el apoyo recibido.	I give thanks for the support received.
regalo	regalos	gift	gifts	Recibí un regalo muy bonito.	I received a very nice gift.
favor	favores	favor	favors	Te haré un favor.	I’ll do you a favor.
apoyo	—	support	—	Gracias por tu apoyo constante.	Thanks for your constant support.
detalle	detalles	gesture/detail	gestures/details	Fue un lindo detalle de tu parte.	It was a nice gesture on your part.
ayuda	—	help	—	Necesito tu ayuda, por favor.	I need your help, please.
reconocimiento	reconocimientos	recognition	recognitions	Recibió un reconocimiento por su trabajo.	She received recognition for her work.
cortesía	—	courtesy	—	Fue una cortesía muy amable.	It was a very kind courtesy.

What is the Spanish word for 'gratitude' that has no plural form?

agradecimiento

gratitud

gracias

regalo

gratitud

'Gratitud' means 'gratitude' and is an uncountable noun in Spanish, so it does not have a plural form.

Important Verbs

These verbs are commonly used in the context of giving thanks and expressing appreciation.

Infinitive	Meaning	Spanish Example	English Example
agradecer	to thank	Quiero agradecerte por venir.	I want to thank you for coming.
dar	to give	Le di las gracias personalmente.	I gave her thanks personally.
recibir	to receive	Recibí un mensaje de agradecimiento.	I received a thank-you message.
ayudar	to help	Siempre me ayudas cuando lo necesito.	You always help me when I need it.
apoyar	to support	Mis amigos me apoyan mucho.	My friends support me a lot.
expresar	to express	Expresó su gratitud con una carta.	She expressed her gratitude with a letter.
corresponder	to reciprocate	Quiero corresponder tu amabilidad.	I want to reciprocate your kindness.
regalar	to give (a gift)	Me regalaron un libro interesante.	They gave me an interesting book.
reconocer	to recognize	Reconocieron su esfuerzo público.	They recognized his effort publicly.
valorar	to value/appreciate	Valoro mucho tu sinceridad.	I really appreciate your sincerity.

Which verb means 'to support' in Spanish?

ayudar

apoyar

dar

recibir

apoyar

'Apoyar' means 'to support' or 'to back' someone in Spanish, especially in emotional or ongoing contexts.

Adjectives for Appreciation

These adjectives help you describe feelings of gratitude and the qualities of kind actions.

Spanish	English	Spanish Example	English Example
agradecido/a	grateful	Estoy muy agradecida por tu ayuda.	I am very grateful for your help.
amable	kind	Fue muy amable contigo.	She was very kind to you.
generoso/a	generous	Tuvieron un gesto generoso conmigo.	They had a generous gesture toward me.
sincero/a	sincere	Gracias por tus palabras sinceras.	Thank you for your sincere words.
atento/a	attentive	Siempre eres muy atento con todos.	You are always very attentive to everyone.
maravilloso/a	wonderful	Tu apoyo ha sido maravilloso.	Your support has been wonderful.
especial	special	Este regalo es muy especial para mí.	This gift is very special to me.
pequeño/a	small/little (gesture)	Fue un pequeño detalle, pero muy significativo.	It was a small gesture, but very meaningful.
significativo/a	meaningful	Tu mensaje fue muy significativo.	Your message was very meaningful.
oportuno/a	timely	Gracias por tu consejo oportuno.	Thank you for your timely advice.

Which adjective means 'timely' or 'well-timed' in Spanish?

significativa

oportuna

especial

maravillosa

oportuna

'Oportuna' is the feminine form of 'oportuno,' meaning 'timely' or 'well-timed,' often used for advice or actions.

Cultural Notes on Thanks in Spanish

Understanding when and how to use these expressions is just as important as knowing the words. Here’s a brief overview:

Formality: Use “gracias” in most situations, but “le agradezco” or “estoy agradecido/a” add formality, especially with elders or in professional contexts.
Responding: “De nada” is the most common response to “gracias,” but “no hay de qué” is also polite and means “don’t mention it.”
Emphasis: Phrases like “muchas gracias” (thank you very much) or “mil gracias” (a thousand thanks) show extra gratitude.
Written Thanks: In emails or letters, starting with “Gracias de antemano” (thanks in advance) or ending with “Quedo muy agradecido/a” (I remain very grateful) is common.
Non-verbal: A smile, nod, or even a small gift (un detalle) can be a meaningful way to show thanks in many Spanish-speaking cultures.

With these building blocks, you’re well on your way to expressing genuine thanks in Spanish. ¡Gracias y buena suerte!

English Phrase: Thank you
English Example: Thank you for your help.

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