agradar
“agradar” means “to please” in Spanish (when something is attractive or satisfying to someone).
to please
Also: to like
📝 In Action
Me agrada mucho tu compañía.
A2I like your company very much (Your company pleases me).
No le agrada que fumen en la oficina.
B1It doesn't please him that people smoke in the office.
Sus palabras agradaron a todo el público.
C1His words pleased the entire audience.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: agradar
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How would you say 'I like the music' using 'agradar'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'ad-' (toward) and 'gratus' (pleasing, agreeable). It is essentially the act of being 'gracious' or 'agreeable' toward someone.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'agradar' refer to romantic attraction?
Generally, no. While 'gustar' often implies you find someone attractive, 'agradar' is more about finding someone's personality or company pleasant in a general or formal sense.
Is 'agradar' a regular verb?
Yes, it follows the standard pattern for all verbs ending in -ar.
Does 'agradar' require the 'a' before a person?
Yes, if you mention the person by name, you use the 'personal a'. For example: 'Su actitud no agrada a María'.