agradecimiento
ah-grah-deh-see-MYEN-toh
/aɣɾaðesiˈmjento/
📝 In Action
Quiero expresarte mi más sincero agradecimiento por tu ayuda.
B1I want to express my most sincere gratitude for your help.
Su gesto de agradecimiento fue muy emotivo.
B1His gesture of thanks (or appreciation) was very moving.
El agradecimiento es una de las emociones más positivas.
B2Thankfulness is one of the most positive emotions.
💡 Grammar Points
Using the preposition 'por'
When you mention the reason for the gratitude, always use 'por' (for): 'Agradecimiento por el regalo' (Gratitude for the gift).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Noun and Verb
Mistake: “Using 'agradecimiento' when you should use the verb 'agradecer'. E.g., 'Yo agradecimiento tu ayuda.'”
Correction: Use the correct verb form: 'Yo agradezco tu ayuda.' ('Agradecimiento' is the feeling itself, not the action of thanking.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal vs. Informal Thanks
While 'gracias' is common, 'agradecimiento' is used in formal situations or when describing the feeling itself, making your expression much stronger and deeper.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: agradecimiento
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'agradecimiento'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'gracias' y 'agradecimiento'?
'Gracias' is a simple, direct interjection meaning 'thanks' or 'thank you.' 'Agradecimiento' is a noun that means 'gratitude' or 'thankfulness'—the feeling itself. You use 'agradecimiento' when you are talking about the emotion or giving a formal expression of thanks.