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A person smiling and handing a bright red flower to another person as a gesture of thanks.

agradecerle

ah-grah-deh-SEHR-leh

verbB1irregular er
to thank him/her/you?showing gratitude to a specific person
Also:to be grateful to him/her/you?expressing appreciation

Quick Reference

infinitiveagradecerle
past Participleagradecido
gerundagradeciéndole

📝 In Action

Quiero agradecerle por todo lo que ha hecho.

A2

I want to thank you for everything you have done.

Es importante agradecerle su tiempo.

B1

It is important to thank him for his time.

Vine para agradecerle en persona.

B1

I came to thank her in person.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • darle las gracias (to give him/her thanks)
  • reconocerle (to recognize/acknowledge him/her)

Antonyms

  • criticarle (to criticize him/her)
  • reprocharle (to reproach him/her)

Common Collocations

  • agradecerle de corazón – to thank him/her from the heart
  • agradecerle de antemano – to thank him/her in advance

💡 Grammar Points

The 'le' at the end

The 'le' is a pronoun that represents the person you are thanking. When you use the base 'to' form of a verb (the infinitive), you glue this pronoun right to the end.

The 'Z' change

This verb is a bit special: when you say 'I thank' or use 'wishing' forms, the 'c' changes to 'zc' (agradezco) to keep the sound soft.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Pronoun Placement

Mistake: "Saying 'Le agradecer' instead of 'Agradecerle'."

Correction: When the verb is in its base 'to' form, the 'le' must be attached to the end, not placed before it.

⭐ Usage Tips

Being Polite

Use 'agradecerle' instead of just 'gracias' when you want to sound more professional or deeply sincere.

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

present

yole agradezca
nosotrosle agradezcamos
ellos/ellas/ustedesle agradezcan
túle agradezcas
vosotrosle agradezcáis
él/ella/ustedle agradezca

imperfect

yole agradeciera
nosotrosle agradeciéramos
ellos/ellas/ustedesle agradecieran
túle agradecieras
vosotrosle agradecierais
él/ella/ustedle agradeciera

indicative

present

yole agradezco
nosotrosle agradecemos
ellos/ellas/ustedesle agradecen
túle agradeces
vosotrosle agradecéis
él/ella/ustedle agradece

imperfect

yole agradecía
nosotrosle agradecíamos
ellos/ellas/ustedesle agradecían
túle agradecías
vosotrosle agradecíais
él/ella/ustedle agradecía

preterite

yole agradecí
nosotrosle agradecimos
ellos/ellas/ustedesle agradecieron
túle agradeciste
vosotrosle agradecisteis
él/ella/ustedle agradeció
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✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: agradecerle

Question 1 of 2

What does the 'le' in 'agradecerle' represent?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'agradecerle' formal?

It is slightly more formal and elegant than just saying 'darle las gracias', making it perfect for emails, work, or showing deep respect.

Can 'le' mean 'you'?

Yes! In Spanish, 'le' is used for 'him', 'her', and also the formal 'you' (usted).