How to Say ‘Thanks for the dinner’ in Spain Spanish
Gracias por la cena
GRAH-see-ahs por lah SEH-nah
[GRAH-see-ahs por lah SEH-nah]
Phrase Breakdown
Gracias
[GRAH-see-ahs]
thank you; thanks
A common polite expression to show gratitude.
Después de un consejo profesional, digo: «Gracias».
After professional advice, I say: “Thank you.”
por la cena
por lah SEH-nah
for the dinner
Use 'por' after 'gracias' to say what you're thankful for. Keep 'la cena' together.
Gracias por la ayuda.
Thanks for the help.
Words in this phrase
por
[por]
for
A preposition used to express reason, purpose, or gratitude.
Por tu tiempo, te estoy muy agradecido.
For your time, I am very grateful to you.
la
[lah]
the
A definite article used before a feminine singular noun.
«La» gente en esa empresa parece amable.
The people in that company seem kind.
cena
[SEH-nah]
dinner
Evening meal, usually late in Spain.
La cena es a las diez.
Dinner is at ten.
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