How to Say ‘Thank you, how kind.’ in Mexican Spanish
Gracias, qué amable.
GRAH-syahs keh ah-MAH-bleh
[GRAH-syahs keh ah-MAH-bleh]
🇲🇽 In Mexico: [Qué amable] is a very natural add-on after [gracias] when someone has been thoughtful or helpful. It's common with in-laws and older relatives because it sounds warm and respectful.
Phrase Breakdown
Gracias
[GRAH-syahs]
thank you
A common way to express gratitude politely.
Gracias, Gracias, qué amable. por preguntar cómo sigue mi mamá.
Thank you, how kind of you, for asking how my mom is doing.
Qué amable
keh ah-MAH-bleh
How kind of you
A polite way to appreciate someone’s kindness.
¡Qué amable de tu parte!
How kind of you!
Words in this phrase
qué
[keh]
how; what
In this phrase, it adds warmth and emphasis: 'how kind.'
Le dije: Gracias, qué amable. por traer la sopa.
I told her: Thank you, how kind, for bringing the soup.
amable
[ah-MAH-bleh]
kind; nice
Used to praise someone's considerate or generous behavior.
Siempre nos ayuda; Gracias, qué amable. de verdad.
She always helps us; thank you, how kind, truly.
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