agradecer Present Subjunctive Conjugation
agradecer — to thank
The 'z-co' change from the 'yo' form carries through all subjunctive forms: agradezca, agradezcas.
agradecer Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use the subjunctive after expressions of desire or emotion, like 'Espero que agradezcan...' (I hope they thank...).
Notes on agradecer in the Present Subjunctive
Because the 'yo' form is 'agradezco', the entire present subjunctive uses 'agradezc-' as the stem.
Example Sentences
Espero que ella agradezca el esfuerzo.
I hope she appreciates the effort.
él/ella/usted
Es importante que agradezcamos a los voluntarios.
It is important that we thank the volunteers.
nosotros
Busco a alguien que agradezca mi trabajo.
I'm looking for someone who appreciates my work.
yo
Common Mistakes
Mistake: agradeca
Correct: agradezca
Why: Without the 'z', the 'c' before an 'a' would sound like a 'k' (agrade-ka). The 'z' keeps the sound consistent.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: agradezco
Agradecer has a 'z-co' change in the first person: agradezco, agradeces, agradece.
Preterite
yo: agradecí
The preterite of agradecer is regular: agradecí, agradeciste, agradeció, agradecimos.
Imperfect
yo: agradecía
The imperfect of agradecer is regular: agradecía, agradecías, agradecía, agradecíamos.
Future
yo: agradeceré
The future tense is regular: agradeceré, agradecerás, agradecerá, agradeceremos.
Conditional
yo: agradecería
The conditional of agradecer is regular: agradecería, agradecerías, agradecería.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: agradeciera
The imperfect subjunctive uses the 'agradecie-' stem: agradeciera, agradecieras, agradeciera.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: agradece
Use 'agradece' for tú and 'agradezca' for polite commands.
Negative Imperative
yo: no agradezcas
Negative commands always use the present subjunctive: no agradezcas, no agradezca.