vs 

QUICK ANSWER
"Thank you" is a phrase which is often translated as "gracias", and "him" is a pronoun which is often translated as "él". Learn more about the difference between "thank you" and "him" below.
thank you(
thahngk
 
yu
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. gracias
Thank you for the flowers.Gracias por las flores.
Copyright © 2025 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.
him(
hihm
)
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. él (emphatic use)
I can't believe that's him!¡No puedo creer que sea él!
b. lo (direct object)
We saw him at the supermarket.Lo vimos en el supermercado.
c. le (indirect object)
She wrote him a letter every day.Ella le escribía una carta todos los días.
Copyright © 2025 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.