agradecimiento
“agradecimiento” means “gratitude” in Spanish (The feeling of being thankful).
gratitude, thankfulness
Also: appreciation
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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.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'agradecimiento'?
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Formed from the Spanish verb 'agradecer' (to thank) combined with the common noun suffix '-miento,' which creates a noun describing the result or action of that verb. The root comes from the Latin word 'gratus,' meaning 'pleasing' or 'thankful.'
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
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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.