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"Thanks for" is a phrase which is often translated as "gracias por", and "thanks to" is a phrase which is often translated as "gracias a". Learn more about the difference between "thanks for" and "thanks to" below.
thanks for(
thahngks
 
for
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. gracias por
Thanks for picking me up at the airport today.Gracias por recogerme en el aeropuerto hoy.
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thanks to(
thahngks
 
tu
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. gracias a
Thanks to Chris, we're not lost anymore.Gracias a Cris, ya no estamos perdidos.
b. debido a
Thanks to the sunny weather, we've spent all day at the zoo.Debido al tiempo soleado, hemos pasado el día entero en el zoológico.
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