agradecer
“agradecer” means “to thank” in Spanish (expressing gratitude to someone).
to thank
Also: to be grateful for, to appreciate
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Quiero agradecerte por el regalo.
A2I want to thank you for the gift.
Te agradezco mucho tu ayuda.
A2I really appreciate your help.
Se agradece el esfuerzo de todo el equipo.
B1The effort of the whole team is appreciated.
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Indicative
Present
Preterite
Imperfect
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How do you say 'I thank you' (informal) in Spanish?
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Comes from the Spanish word 'grado' (will/pleasure) which traces back to the Latin 'gratus' (pleasing or thankful). The prefix 'a-' and suffix '-ecer' turn it into a verb meaning to show that something was pleasing.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'agradecer' more formal than 'dar las gracias'?
Yes, 'agradecer' is slightly more formal and elegant, while 'dar las gracias' is the standard way to say 'thank you' in everyday life.
Can I use 'agradecer' to say 'I would appreciate it if...'?
Absolutely! You can say 'Agradecería que...' followed by a special verb form (subjunctive) to make polite requests.
Why is it 'agradezco' and not 'agradeco'?
Spanish verbs ending in -ecer often add a 'z' before the 'c' in the 'I' (yo) form to keep the sound consistent with the rest of the conjugation.