Hello.  Today’s word is ‘gracias’.

This most common use of the word in Spanish means “Thanks”, in the plural. 

It is derived from the Latin word ‘gratus’ which had meanings such as "pleasing," "beloved," "agreeable" and "favorable." The English word became part of English by way of Old French.

Spanish words from the same root include agradecer (to give thanks), agrado (pleasure or kindness), desgracia (misfortune), gracias (the plural form, meaning "thanks"), gratis (free), gratificación (reward), gratitud (gratitude), gratuito (free, gratuitous) and ingrato (ungrateful).

One of the most common meanings of the singular ‘gracia’ doesn't have a corresponding use in English. It can mean humor or a joke, as in the sentences "No me hace gracia" (I don't find that funny) and "¡Qué gracia! (How funny!).

So, the word for today is ‘gracias’, which translates as “thanks”.

Have a terrific day! We hope you tune in tomorrow when our word of the day will be ‘bién’.