thanks
vs
you too

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"Thanks" is a form of "thanks", an interjection which is often translated as "gracias". "You too" is a phrase which is often translated as "tú también". Learn more about the difference between "thanks" and "you too" below.

thanks(

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)

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

interjection

1. (expressing gratitude)

a. gracias

Thanks for the ride home!¡Gracias por traerme a casa!

A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).

noun

2. (expression of gratitude)

a. las gracias

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

We give thanks for this meal.Damos gracias por esta comida.

b. el agradecimiento

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

I wrote him a letter of thanks for the lovely present.Le escribí una carta de agradecimiento por el bonito regalo.

you too(

)

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

phrase

1. (used to address one person)

a. tú también

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).

(informal)

(singular)

Good luck on your test today. - You too.Buena suerte en tu examen hoy. - Tú también.