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Gracias

Gracias

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A colonial town in western Honduras that is the capital of Lempira
  • proper noun
: Gracias
  • Gracias Madre
  • Gracias a Dios

Examples

  • Then on to the mainland, at the cape called Gracias a Dios...

    Fiction book (1992)

  • Gracias, Kristin, for treating someone you'd never read before with such curiosity and openness.

    Blog text (9)

  • "Gracias," Cecilia said, one hand on Father Velasco's shoulder, one closed hand in the center of his back, closed and maybe clasping his white priest's shirt.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • The colonial town of Gracias in Honduras is known for its rich history and beautiful architecture.

  • Many tourists visit Gracias to experience its vibrant culture and friendly locals.

  • After exploring the markets, they decided to stop for lunch in Gracias.

Surface Forms

Gracias main

Etymology

Gracias gets its name from the Spanish word gracia, from Latin gratia, meaning 'thanks' or 'favor', and it is short for the phrase Gracias a Dios which means 'thanks to God'. You can remember it because it shares the same root as the English word grace, so the place name is a way of saying 'thanks'.