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How to Say ‘Thanks, that's sweet.’ in Mexican Spanish

Gracias, qué lindo.

GRAH-syahs keh LEEN-doh

[GRAH-syahs keh LEEN-doh]

🇲🇽 In Mexico: In Mexico, lindo is a common, gentle way to thank someone for a kind gesture. It's warm, though not necessarily flirty back.

Phrase Breakdown

Gracias,

GRAH-syahs

Thank you,

Say GRA-syas. In Mexico the 'c' sounds like an 's'.

Example

Gracias por la ayuda.

Thanks for the help.

Words in this phrase

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.

qué lindo.

keh LEEN-doh

how sweet.

A warm reaction to a compliment. 'Qué' sounds like KEH and 'lindo' is LEEN-do.

Example

¡Qué lindo regalo!

What a lovely gift!

Words in this phrase

qué

[keh]

what / how

Adds emphasis and warmth to the phrase, similar to how nice.

Example

Al estrechar la mano, digo Qué gusto conocerte.

When shaking hands, I say how nice to meet you.

lindo

[LEEN-doh]

lovely / nice

“Lindo” expresses affection and appreciation for something thoughtful or charming.

Example

Es muy lindo recibir visitas así.

It is very nice to receive visitors like this.

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