How do you say "Thank you." in Spain Spanish?

"Thank you." in Spain Spanish is "Gracias a usted.". This phrase is commonly used in Spain.

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How to Say ‘Thank you.’ in Spain Spanish

Q: What does "Gracias a usted." mean in English?

"Gracias a usted." means "Thank you." in English. Usage tip: [A usted] is the polite singular [you]. For more than one person, you'd usually hear [a ustedes].

Gracias a usted.

GRAH-thyahs ah oos-TEHD

[GRAH-thyahs ah oos-TEHD]

💬 Usage Tip: [A usted] is the polite singular [you]. For more than one person, you'd usually hear [a ustedes].

🇪🇸 In Spain: [Gracias a usted] is what staff may say back after you thank them; it means something like [thank you] or [you're welcome] in a polite way. It can sound more courteous than a plain [de nada] in customer service.

Phrase Breakdown

Gracias

[GRAH-thyahs]

thanks

A standard expression of gratitude meaning 'thanks.'

Example

Gracias por llamar al restaurante.

Thank you for calling the restaurant.

A usted

ah oos-TEHD

to you / you (formal)

Formal way to direct thanks back to the other person.

Example

Igualmente, a usted.

Likewise, to you.

Words in this phrase

[ah]

to / for

A preposition that here helps form the polite expression 'thanks to you' or 'thank you.'

Example

La confirmación es para usted y su familia.

The confirmation is for you and your family.

usted

[oos-TEHD]

you (formal)

Formal singular 'you,' used respectfully with one guest or customer.

Example

Le esperamos a usted a las nueve.

We are expecting you at nine o’clock.

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