agradecido
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📝 In Action
Estoy muy agradecido por su ayuda con la mudanza.
A2I am very grateful for your help with the move.
Ella se sintió agradecida con todos sus amigos.
B1She felt thankful toward all of her friends.
Los niños, agradecidos, le dieron un dibujo a la maestra.
B1The thankful children gave the teacher a drawing.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjusting the Ending
Since 'agradecido' is an adjective, its ending must match the person you are describing. Use 'agradecida' for women, 'agradecidos' for groups of men or mixed groups, and 'agradecidas' for groups of women.
Prepositions: Por vs. Con
Use 'por' to say why you are grateful (e.g., por tu regalo - for your gift). Use 'con' to say who you are grateful to (e.g., con mi jefe - to my boss).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting Gender Agreement
Mistake: "La doctora dijo: 'Estoy agradecido por su ayuda.'"
Correction: La doctora dijo: 'Estoy agradecida por su ayuda.' (The female doctor must use the feminine ending.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Closing
In formal letters or emails, you can close with 'Quedo muy agradecido' (I remain very grateful) or 'Le estaré eternamente agradecido' (I will be eternally grateful to you).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: agradecido
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'agradecido' to describe a female speaker?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'agradecido' a verb or an adjective?
It is primarily used as an adjective meaning 'grateful.' However, it is also the past participle form of the verb 'agradecer' (to thank), which is why it changes its ending (-o, -a, -os, -as) like an adjective.
Can I just say 'Gracias' instead of 'Estoy agradecido'?
Yes, 'Gracias' is much more common for simple thanks. 'Estoy agradecido' is used when you want to emphasize the deep feeling of gratitude, usually for a significant act of kindness or help.