agradable
“agradable” means “pleasant” in Spanish (for experiences, weather, atmosphere).
pleasant, nice
Also: enjoyable, agreeable, lovely
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Tuvimos una conversación muy agradable.
A2We had a very pleasant conversation.
Tu amigo es una persona muy agradable.
A2Your friend is a very nice person.
El clima en la costa es siempre agradable.
B1The weather on the coast is always pleasant.
El ambiente en la cafetería está muy agradable hoy.
B1The atmosphere in the coffee shop is very pleasant today.
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Which sentence best describes a person's general, friendly personality?
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Comes from the verb 'agradar' (to please), which itself is from Latin. It's built from 'ad-' (meaning 'to' or 'towards') and 'grātus' (meaning 'pleasing' or 'agreeable'). So, it literally means something that is 'to one's pleasure'.
First recorded: Around the 15th century
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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.