agradecería
ah-grah-deh-seh-REE-ah
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Le agradecería que me enviara el documento.
B1I would appreciate it if you could send me the document.
Se agradecería un poco de silencio en la biblioteca.
B1Some silence would be appreciated in the library.
Te agradecería mucho tu ayuda con la mudanza.
A2I would really appreciate your help with the move.
💡 Grammar Points
The Magic 'Would' Form
Agradecería is the 'conditional' form of the verb. In Spanish, we use this form to sound much more polite and soft when asking for things, just like saying 'I would appreciate' instead of 'I want' in English.
One Word, Many People
This specific form can mean 'I would appreciate' (yo) or 'He/She/You-formal would appreciate' (él/ella/usted). The context of the conversation usually makes it clear who you are talking about.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't forget the accent
Mistake: "agradeceria"
Correction: agradecería
⭐ Usage Tips
Perfect for Emails
If you are writing an email to a boss or someone you don't know well, starting a request with 'Le agradecería...' is the most professional way to get a positive response.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
present
imperfect
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: agradecería
Question 1 of 1
Which of these is the most polite way to ask a coworker for help in an email?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'agradecería' only mean 'I would appreciate'?
No, it can also mean 'he would appreciate', 'she would appreciate', or 'you (formal) would appreciate'. The meaning depends on who is being discussed.
Is it different from 'gracias'?
'Gracias' means 'thanks' (a noun). 'Agradecería' is a verb form used to describe the act of being grateful in a hypothetical or polite sense.