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"Preciosa" is a form of "precioso", an adjective which is often translated as "beautiful". "Muchas gracias" is a phrase which is often translated as "thank you very much". Learn more about the difference between "muchas gracias" and "preciosa" below.
muchas gracias(
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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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precioso(
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syoh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. beautiful
La vista desde la peña está preciosa.The view from the cliff is beautiful.
Este es un broche precioso. ¿Dónde lo compraste?This is a beautiful brooch. Where did you buy it?
b. gorgeous
Estás preciosa con tu nuevo vestido y tu nuevo corte de pelo.You look gorgeous with your new dress and your new haircut.
c. lovely
Es un día precioso. ¿Por qué no damos un paseo en el parque?It's a lovely day. Why don't we go for a walk in the park?
a. precious
No quiero un anillo con una piedra preciosa a menos que sea libre de conflicto.I don't want a ring with a precious stone unless it's conflict-free.
b. valuable
El roble es un recurso precioso para nuestro país.Oak is a valuable resource for our country.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. honey
A ver, precioso, enséñaselo a mamá.Let's see, honey, show mommy.
b. sweetheart
No te preocupes, preciosa. Todo saldrá bien, ya verás.Don't worry, sweetheart. Everything will be ok, you'll see.
c. gorgeous
¡Hola, precioso! ¡Cuánto tiempo sin verte!Hi, gorgeous! It's been ages!
d. beautiful
Ya me encargo yo. - ¡Gracias, preciosa!I'll take care of it. - Thanks, beautiful!
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