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How to Say ‘Thanks for asking first’ in Mexican Spanish

Gracias por preguntar primero

GRAH-syahs pohr preh-goon-TAR pree-MEHR-oh

[GRAH-syahs pohr preh-goon-TAR pree-MEHR-oh]

💬 Usage Tip: After por, Spanish uses the basic -r form of the verb where English uses "-ing": gracias por venir "thanks for coming".

Phrase Breakdown

Gracias

[GRAH-syahs]

thanks

A polite expression of gratitude, usually used in the plural in Spanish.

Example

Te doy "gracias" por compartir tus consejos de carrera.

I give you thanks for sharing your career advice.

por preguntar primero

pohr preh-goon-TAR pree-MEHR-oh

for asking first

'Por' + infinitive gives the reason for thanks. Stress 'TAR' and 'ME'.

Example

Siempre es bueno preguntar primero.

It's always good to ask first.

Words in this phrase

por

[pohr]

for

Common preposition used to indicate reason, motive, or thanks.

Example

Te escribo "Por" tu apoyo durante la feria de empleo.

I’m writing to you for your support during the job fair.

preguntar

[preh-goon-TAR]

to ask

Verb used when asking a question or requesting information.

Example

Preguntar por el estacionamiento es buena idea antes de llegar.

Asking about parking is a good idea before arriving.

primero

[pree-MEHR-oh]

First

Preceding all others in time, order, or importance.

Example

Primero, vamos a planear la estrategia.

First, let's plan the strategy.

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