thank you
vs
excuse me

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"Thank you" is a phrase which is often translated as "gracias", and "excuse me" is a phrase which is often translated as "perdón". Learn more about the difference between "thank you" and "excuse me" below.

thank you(

thahngk

)

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (general)

a. gracias

Thank you for the flowers.Gracias por las flores.

excuse me(

ehk

skyuz

)

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (used to attract attention)

a. perdón

Excuse me. Could I have a menu, please?Perdón, ¿me puede traer un menú, por favor?

b. disculpe

Excuse me. Is this the right train for New York?Disculpe, ¿es este el tren para ir a Nueva York?

2. (used to ask for something to be repeated)

a. perdone

Excuse me; I didn't hear what you said.Perdone, no oí lo que dijo.

b. cómo (less formal)

Have you seen Anna? - Excuse me?¿Has visto a Anna? - ¿Cómo?

3. (used to apologize)

a. perdone

Excuse me! I thought this seat was free.¡Perdone! Pensé que este asiento estaba libre.

b. perdón

I didn't realize you were in a meeting. Excuse me.No me di cuenta de que estabas en una reunión. Perdón.

4. (used to ask permission to go past)

a. permiso

He didn't even say "excuse me"; he just barged past.Ni siquiera dijo "permiso", pasó a empujones.

5. (used to ask to be allowed to deal with something else)

a. permítame

Please excuse me a minute. I need to check something.Permítame un momento, por favor. Tengo que comprobar algo.

6. (used to object or disagree)

a. un momento

Excuse me! I was first in line.¡Un momento! Yo estaba primero.

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thank you vs excuse me

thank you
vs
excuse me