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agradecimiento

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nounmB1

gratitude?The feeling of being thankful,thankfulness?The quality of being grateful

Also:appreciation?An expression of thanks or value

📝 In Action

Quiero expresarte mi más sincero agradecimiento por tu ayuda.

I want to express my most sincere gratitude for your help.

Su gesto de agradecimiento fue muy emotivo.

His gesture of thanks (or appreciation) was very moving.

El agradecimiento es una de las emociones más positivas.

Thankfulness is one of the most positive emotions.

Word Connections

Synonyms

gratitud (gratitude)
reconocimiento (recognition/acknowledgement)

Antonyms

ingratitud (ingratitude)

Common Collocations

mostrar agradecimiento – to show gratitude
una nota de agradecimiento – a thank-you note
en agradecimiento a – in thanks to

💡 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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Word Family

agradecer(to thank (verb)) - verb

agradecido(grateful (adjective)) - adjective

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.