y gracias

Spanish

Etymology

Literally, and thanks.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /i ˈɡɾaθjas/ [i ˈɣ̞ɾa.θjas] (Spain)
  • IPA(key): /i ˈɡɾasjas/ [i ˈɣ̞ɾa.sjas] (Latin America, Philippines)
  • Syllabification: y gra‧cias

Phrase

y gracias

  1. you're welcome! (especially used ironically, when someone doesn't say gracias (thanks))

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