1 (fortunately) gracias a Dios; afortunadamente thankfully, someone had called the police menos mal que alguien había llamado a la policía; gracias a Dios afortunadamente, alguien había llamado a la policía;or
Thankfully Eleanor's cough is a lot better There are, thankfully, exceptions to this disturbing trend
thankfully for my family, I wasn't hurt afortunadamente por suerte para mi familia, no resulté herido;or
Thankfully for those unable to speak Gaelic, sub-titles will be provided
2 (gratefully) he accepted the drink thankfully aceptó la bebida agradecido
"The children are in bed," she said thankfully She put down her case thankfully and followed the man through the ticket barrier he sank into bed thankfully she sat down thankfully
