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agradecerte

ah-grah-deh-SEHR-teh

Verb (Infinitive Form)A2Irregular (in the 'yo' form) er
to thank you?informal singular,to be grateful to you?informal singular
Also:to show you appreciation?general expression

Quick Reference

infinitiveagradecer
gerundagradeciendo
past Participleagradecido

📝 In Action

Quiero agradecerte por toda tu ayuda.

A2

I want to thank you for all your help.

Es importante agradecerte el esfuerzo que hiciste.

B1

It is important to be grateful to you for the effort you made.

Voy a escribir una nota para agradecerte el regalo.

A2

I'm going to write a note to thank you for the gift.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • dar las gracias (to give thanks)
  • reconocer (to recognize/acknowledge)

Antonyms

  • desagradecer (to be ungrateful)

Common Collocations

  • agradecerte de corazón – to thank you from the heart
  • poder agradecerte – to be able to thank you

💡 Grammar Points

Verb + Pronoun Structure

This word is the base verb 'agradecer' combined with the pronoun 'te' (meaning 'you,' informal). When the verb is in its infinitive form (like here), the pronoun is always attached to the end.

'Zco' Irregularity

The base verb 'agradecer' is slightly irregular only in the 'yo' form of the present tense, where the 'c' changes to 'zco' (agradezco). This change carries over into the present special forms (subjunctive).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Incorrect Pronoun Placement

Mistake: "Te quiero agradecer."

Correction: Quiero agradecerte.

⭐ Usage Tips

Stress Shift

When you attach the pronoun 'te' to the infinitive 'agradecer,' the natural stress of the word stays on the last syllable of the verb: agra-de-CER-te.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: agradecerte

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'agradecerte' in a structure that requires the pronoun to be attached?

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I use 'agradecerte' instead of 'agradecerle'?

'Agradecerte' uses the informal 'tú' form, so you use it when thanking friends, family, children, or peers. You use 'agradecerle' (using 'le' for 'usted') when thanking people you address formally, like a boss, a professor, or a stranger.

Can I use 'agradecerte' by itself?

Not usually. Since it's an infinitive, it usually needs another verb to support it, such as 'Quiero agradecerte' (I want to thank you) or 'Debo agradecerte' (I must thank you).