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agradable

/ah-grah-DAH-bleh/

Adjectivem/fA2

pleasant?for experiences, weather, atmosphere,nice?for people, places, things

Also:enjoyable?for an activity or event,agreeable?for a person's personality,lovely?for a place or a day

📝 In Action

Tuvimos una conversación muy agradable.

We had a very pleasant conversation.

Tu amigo es una persona muy agradable.

Your friend is a very nice person.

El clima en la costa es siempre agradable.

The weather on the coast is always pleasant.

El ambiente en la cafetería está muy agradable hoy.

The atmosphere in the coffee shop is very pleasant today.

Word Connections

Synonyms

ameno (enjoyable, entertaining)
placentero (pleasurable)
simpático (nice, friendly (for people))

Antonyms

desagradable (unpleasant)
molesto (annoying)

Common Collocations

una persona agradable – a nice person
un rato agradable – a pleasant time
un ambiente agradable – a pleasant atmosphere
una sorpresa agradable – a pleasant surprise

💡 Grammar Points

One Form for Men and Women

Words that describe things and end in '-e', like 'agradable', don't change their ending for masculine or feminine things. It's 'un hombre agradable' and 'una mujer agradable'. You only add an 's' for plural things: 'personas agradables'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Choosing Between 'Ser' and 'Estar'

Mistake: "Using 'ser' for a temporary feeling. For example, 'El clima es agradable hoy.'"

Correction: Use 'ser' for how something usually is ('El clima aquí es agradable'). Use 'estar' for how something is right now or for a temporary state ('El ambiente está agradable esta noche').

⭐ Usage Tips

More Than Just 'Nice'

While 'nice' is a good translation for people, 'agradable' is fantastic for describing experiences, smells, sounds, and feelings. Think of it as anything that gives you a pleasant, enjoyable feeling.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: agradable

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence best describes a person's general, friendly personality?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

agradar(to please) - verb

agrado(pleasure, liking) - noun

desagradable(unpleasant) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 'agradable' and 'simpático'?

'Agradable' is a broad word for 'pleasant' or 'enjoyable.' It can describe people, places, things, and situations. 'Simpático' is used almost exclusively for people and means 'nice,' 'friendly,' or 'likeable.' A sunny day can be 'agradable,' but it can't be 'simpático'.

Can I use 'agradable' to say I like something?

Not directly. 'Agradable' describes something as being pleasant. To say you like it, you would use the verb 'gustar' (e.g., 'Me gusta este lugar') or the related verb 'agradar' (e.g., 'Me agrada este lugar'), which is a bit more formal.