thank you very much
vs
oh

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"Thank you very much" is a phrase which is often translated as "muchas gracias", and "oh" is an interjection which is often translated as "oh". Learn more about the difference between "thank you very much" and "oh" below.

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

phrase

1. (general)

a. muchas gracias

Thank you very much for the flowers.Muchas gracias por las flores.

b. muchísimas gracias

Thank you very much for coming to my show.Muchísimas gracias por venir a mi show.

oh(

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An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).

interjection

1. (used to express surprise)

a. oh

Did you know there were going to be fireworks tonight? - Oh? No, I didn't.¿Sabías que iba a haber fuegos artificiales esta noche? - ¡Oh! No, no lo sabía.

b. vaya

Oh! What a pleasant surprise to see you here!¡Vaya! ¡Qué sorpresa tan agradable verte aquí!

c. ah

Oh! I get it now. The TV won't turn on because it's not plugged in!¡Ah! Ya entendí. ¡La tele no se enciende porque no está enchufada!

2. (used to express pain)

a. ay

Oh! That's hot.¡Ay! Eso está caliente.

3. (used to call attention)

a. eh

Oh, sir, you're stepping on my shoe!¡Eh, señor! Me está pisando.

4. (used to express disbelief)

a. en serio