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"Excelente" is an adjective which is often translated as "excellent", and "muchas gracias" is a phrase which is often translated as "thank you very much". Learn more about the difference between "excelente" and "muchas gracias" below.
excelente()
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. excellent
Julie hizo un trabajo excelente.Julie did an excellent job.
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muchas gracias()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. thank you very much
¡Muchas gracias por la manzana!Thank you very much for the apple!
b. thanks a lot
Muchas gracias por llevarme al aeropuerto.Thanks a lot for taking me to the airport.
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