{"id":10118,"date":"2022-03-11T09:57:29","date_gmt":"2022-03-11T09:57:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elblogdeidiomas.es\/?p=10118"},"modified":"2022-03-29T10:24:44","modified_gmt":"2022-03-29T10:24:44","slug":"different-ways-to-say-thank-you-in-english","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elblogdeidiomas.es\/en\/different-ways-to-say-thank-you-in-english\/","title":{"rendered":"Different ways to say &#8220;thank you&#8221; in English"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>How do you politely thank someone in English?\u00a0This is a fairly frequent question.\u00a0Actually, there are several ways to thank someone in English;\u00a0The phrase &#8216;Thank you very much&#8217; is not the only option.\u00a0In this article, we&#8217;ll look at the\u00a0<strong>different ways to say thank you in a variety of contexts<\/strong>\u00a0, so that you can do it politely or reciprocate with your best friend in a more informal way.<\/p>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 2rem; margin-top: 2rem; background: #F4F4F4;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0px; color: #fff; background: #FF6868;\">\u00cdNDICE DE CONTENIDOS<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#ways\">Different ways to express your gratitude<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#formal\">Formal expressions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#friend\">Referred to friends, relatives, relatives, or acquaintances<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#to\">Learn how to answer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#social\">Social customs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>The English are known to be very polite;\u00a0Therefore, it\u00a0<strong>is essential to know how to say thank you and use the appropriate formula for each situation<\/strong>\u00a0.\u00a0Think that someone is not only thanked with words;\u00a0body language is equally important.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ways\">Different ways to express your gratitude<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Thank you.<br \/>\nGracias.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Thanks (informal).<br \/>\nGracias (informal).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Thanks a lot for looking after the children.<br \/>\nMuchas gracias por cuidar a los ni\u00f1os.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Thanks very much for dinner. It was great!<br \/>\nMuchas gracias por la cena. \u00a1Fue grandioso!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Thank you so much for helping me out today.<br \/>\nMuchas gracias por ayudarme hoy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"formal\">Formal expressions<\/h2>\n<p>&#8216;Very grateful&#8217;,\u00a0 you have probably never heard this expression (although it sounds a lot like \u201cmuito obrigado\u201d in Portuguese), but if one day you hear \u201cthank you very much\u201d or hear it somewhere, don&#8217;t be surprised. Plus, it&#8217;s so rare to hear it these days that many people would turn their heads to find out who said it.<\/p>\n<p>Generally, it <strong>is a very polite expression<\/strong>\u00a0rather used by the wealthy classes.\u00a0If you want to make your &#8220;snob&#8221; feel free to use this expression.<\/p>\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I was very grateful for the award.<br \/>\nEstaba muy agradecido por el premio.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>He was very flattered by the award.<br \/>\nSe sinti\u00f3 muy halagado por el premio.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the world of work, it is important to thank not only your supervisor, but also your colleagues, suppliers, and even customers.\u00a0It is important to show that you appreciate their help and contribution.\u00a0<strong>Most of the following expressions can be used both spoken and written.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We are much obliged to you for your patience during the recent difficulties.<br \/>\nLe estamos muy agradecidos por su paciencia durante las recientes dificultades..<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>I\u2019d like to thank everyone for coming along and supporting us today.<br \/>\nMe gustar\u00eda agradecer a todos por acompa\u00f1arnos y apoyarnos hoy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>This expression is often used in speeches to thank this or that people<\/strong>.\u00a0You may have heard it before in the Oscar-winning actors&#8217; speeches.\u00a0It is mainly used to talk to a group of people.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Many thanks for your email.<br \/>\nMuchas gracias por su correo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This expression of gratitude is often used in\u00a0<strong>writing, in letters, or in emails<\/strong>.\u00a0How you thank someone is directly related to why you are thanking that person.\u00a0A simple thank you card with the words &#8220;thank you&#8221; is a nice touch that will be greatly appreciated.\u00a0These are also gestures that allow you to express your gratitude.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"friends\">Referred to friends, relatives, relatives, or acquaintances<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019ve saved my life! Thanks again!<br \/>\n\u00a1Me has salvado la vida! \u00a1Gracias de nuevo!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Thanks for the advice. I owe you one.<br \/>\nGracias por el consejo. Te debo una.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Thanks for helping me out with this project. I owe you big time.<br \/>\nGracias por ayudarme con este proyecto. Te debo mucho tiempo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>I\u2019ll never forget what you\u2019ve done for us.<br \/>\nNunca olvidar\u00e9 lo que has hecho por nosotros.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>I greatly appreciate it.<br \/>\nTe lo agradezco mucho.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Your generosity overwhelms me! You shouldn\u2019t have bought this.<br \/>\n\u00a1Tu generosidad me abruma! No deber\u00edas haber comprado esto.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Words aren\u2019t able to express my gratitude. You\u2019re the best friend ever!<br \/>\nLas palabras no pueden expresar mi gratitud. \u00a1Eres el mejor amigo de todos!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"to\">Learn how to answer<\/h2>\n<p>Knowing how to thank someone is not enough;\u00a0Knowing how to respond when someone thanks you is also very important.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some useful expressions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019re welcome.<br \/>\nDe nada.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Not at all.<br \/>\nPara nada.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Was nothing.<br \/>\nNo fue nada.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The pleasure was mine.<br \/>\nEl placer fue m\u00edo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Do not mention it.<br \/>\nNo lo menciones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"social\">Social customs<\/h2>\n<p>You will surely think of these \u201ccheers\u201d when you toast at a celebration, but it must be said that this word also expresses gratitude.\u00a0This is something\u00a0<strong>very common in the United Kingdom<\/strong>\u00a0but not too common in the United States, in any case, it is a very well-known and understood expression in any English-speaking country.<\/p>\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I just want to say hello to everyone for coming to the pub to celebrate my birthday with me.<br \/>\nSolo quiero saludar a todos por venir al pub a celebrar mi cumplea\u00f1os conmigo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Thank you<\/h3>\n<p>When someone does something that you like and you are grateful for it, you can let them know by saying &#8220;I appreciate it.&#8221;\u00a0In this case, \u201cit\u201d refers to what we did for you.\u00a0It could be said that it is an expression widely used in the business world and has more sustained connotations.\u00a0Use this expression to impress your boss!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All your help when moving house was amazing, I really appreciate it.<br \/>\nToda su ayuda cuando se mud\u00f3 de casa fue incre\u00edble, se lo agradezco mucho.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>You don\u2019t know how much I appreciate your help with the move.<br \/>\nNo sabes cu\u00e1nto aprecio tu ayuda con la mudanza.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-bottom\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;10118&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;\u00a1D\u00e9janos unas estrellitas si te ha gustado el post!&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;0\\\/5 - (0 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Different ways to say \\u0026quot;thank you\\u0026quot; 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