A1 Collocation 중립

Dar las gracias.

To give thanks.

To express gratitude to someone.

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문화적 배경

In Spain, it is common to say 'gracias' for almost everything, but 'dar las gracias' is reserved for more sincere moments of appreciation. In Mexico, 'dar las gracias' can be a polite way to decline an offer. If someone offers you more food and you say 'Gracias', it often means 'No, thank you'. Argentines often use 'dar las gracias' in a very warm, personal way, often accompanied by a touch on the arm or a kiss on the cheek.

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Use the Pronoun

Always try to include 'le' or 'te'. 'Le doy las gracias' sounds much more native than just 'Doy las gracias'.

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The 'Las' is Mandatory

Never say 'Dar gracias' unless you are talking about 'saying grace' before a meal. For thanking people, always use 'las'.

To express gratitude to someone.

🎯

Use the Pronoun

Always try to include 'le' or 'te'. 'Le doy las gracias' sounds much more native than just 'Doy las gracias'.

⚠️

The 'Las' is Mandatory

Never say 'Dar gracias' unless you are talking about 'saying grace' before a meal. For thanking people, always use 'las'.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'dar'.

Yo ___ las gracias a mi madre por el pastel.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: doy

The first person singular of 'dar' is 'doy'.

Which preposition is correct?

Damos las gracias ___ la ayuda.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: por

We use 'por' to indicate the reason for giving thanks.

Complete the dialogue.

Juan: 'Aquí tienes tu libro.' Tú: 'Gracias, Juan. ___ las gracias.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Te doy

Since you are talking to Juan (tú), you use the pronoun 'te'.

Match the phrase to the context.

When would you say 'Quisiera dar las gracias a la directiva'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: In a formal business meeting

'Quisiera' and 'la directiva' indicate a high level of formality.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'dar'. Fill Blank A1

Yo ___ las gracias a mi madre por el pastel.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: doy

The first person singular of 'dar' is 'doy'.

Which preposition is correct? Choose A1

Damos las gracias ___ la ayuda.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: por

We use 'por' to indicate the reason for giving thanks.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

Juan: 'Aquí tienes tu libro.' Tú: 'Gracias, Juan. ___ las gracias.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Te doy

Since you are talking to Juan (tú), you use the pronoun 'te'.

Match the phrase to the context. situation_matching B1

When would you say 'Quisiera dar las gracias a la directiva'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: In a formal business meeting

'Quisiera' and 'la directiva' indicate a high level of formality.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

3 질문

Yes, 'Gracias' is the most common way to say thanks. 'Dar las gracias' is the verb phrase used to describe the action.

It is neutral. It can be used in both formal and informal settings depending on the verb 'dar's' conjugation and the pronouns used.

It's a cultural difference. Spanish views gratitude as an object to be given, not just words to be spoken.

관련 표현

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Agradecer

synonym

To thank

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Dar las gracias por anticipado

specialized form

To thank in advance

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No hay de qué

contrast

You're welcome

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