Spanish Phrase
Gracias por venir hoy.
Meaning
This phrase expresses gratitude to someone for their presence today. It can be used in both formal and informal settings, whether after a meeting, a class, a family gathering, or any event where the person attended.
When to use
Use it right after an event ends, when you want to thank participants for showing up. It works well in personal conversations, professional emails, or public speeches.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Graciasporvenirhoy
Gracias
A common way to say 'thank you' in Spanish; can be used alone or followed by a reason.
por + infinitive
The preposition 'por' introduces the cause or reason for gratitude, followed by an infinitive verb.
venir
Infinitive form of the verb 'to come'; used after 'por' to explain why you are thankful.
hoy
Adverb of time meaning 'today', placed at the end of the sentence for emphasis.
🗨In Conversation
Gracias por venir hoy.
Thank you for coming today.
De nada, fue un placer.
You're welcome, it was a pleasure.
✕Common Mistakes
Gracias por venir a hoy.
The preposition 'a' is unnecessary; use 'por venir hoy' directly.
Gracias por venir hoya.
Avoid adding extra letters; 'hoya' is not a word. The correct adverb is 'hoy'.
Gracias por venir hoyes.
Adverbs do not change form; 'hoy' stays the same regardless of gender or number.
↔Alternatives
Muchas gracias por venir hoy.
Thank you very much for coming today.
Te agradezco que hayas venido hoy.
I appreciate that you came today.
Gracias por estar aquí hoy.
Thank you for being here today.
Cultural Tip
In Spanish‑speaking cultures, expressing thanks for someone's presence is a sign of respect and hospitality. It's common to thank guests both at the beginning and the end of an event. Using 'por' + infinitive is the standard construction; avoid adding extra prepositions like 'a' (e.g., *por venir a hoy* is incorrect).