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How to Say ‘Thanks, really.’ in Spain Spanish

Gracias, de verdad.

GRAH-see-ahs deh behr-DAHD

[GRAH-see-ahs deh behr-DAHD]

🇪🇸 In Spain: Adding de verdad "really, truly" makes the thanks sincere, a good way to finally accept a compliment after brushing it off once.

Phrase Breakdown

Gracias,

GRAH-see-ahs

Thank you,

In Spain: 'GRAH-thyahs'.

Example

Gracias, guapa.

Thanks, love.

Words in this phrase

Gracias

[GRAH-see-ahs]

thank you; thanks

A common polite expression to show gratitude.

Example

Después de un consejo profesional, digo: «Gracias».

After professional advice, I say: “Thank you.”

de verdad.

deh behr-DAHD

really / truly

Adds sincerity. The final 'd' is very soft or almost silent: 'deh-behr-DAH'.

Example

Lo siento, de verdad.

I'm really sorry.

Words in this phrase

[deh]

(part of 'de verdad' = really)

Preposition that combines with 'verdad' to form the expression 'de verdad', meaning really or sincerely.

Example

Te lo digo de verdad.

I really mean it.

verdad

[behr-DAHD]

truth

Noun meaning truth; with 'de' it means 'really?'.

Example

Siempre dice la verdad.

She always tells the truth.

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