agradecida

ah-grah-deh-SEE-dah/a.ɣɾa.ðeˈsi.ða/

“agradecida” means “grateful” in Spanish (feeling or showing appreciation).

grateful, thankful

Also: appreciative

AdjectivefA2

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Estoy muy agradecida por el regalo que me diste.

I am very grateful for the gift you gave me.

La comunidad se mostró agradecida con la enfermera por su dedicación.

The community showed itself to be thankful to the nurse for her dedication.

Ella siempre es muy agradecida con sus clientes.

She is always very appreciative of her clients.

Word Connections

Synonyms

reconocida (recognized/thankful)
obligada (indebted)

Antonyms

desagradecida (ungrateful (feminine))

Common Collocations

sentirse agradecida – to feel grateful
profundamente agradecida – deeply grateful

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👥 Word Family▼

agradecido(grateful (masculine)) — Adjective

agradecer(to thank, to be grateful for) — Verb

agradecimiento(gratitude, thankfulness) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

divertidasentida

📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the verb 'agradecer,' which combines the prefix 'a-' (to/toward) with the Latin root *gratus*, meaning 'pleasing' or 'thankful.' It literally means 'made thankful.'

First recorded: Medieval Spanish

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: agradecidaItalian: grata

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'agradecida' and 'agradecido'?

They mean the exact same thing ('grateful'). The only difference is gender agreement. 'Agradecida' is used when describing a female person or a feminine noun, while 'agradecido' is used for a male person or a masculine noun.