apreciación
“apreciación” means “appreciation” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
appreciation
Also: assessment
📝 In Action
Su apreciación del arte moderno es muy profunda.
B1His appreciation of modern art is very deep.
Hizo una apreciación correcta de la situación.
B2He made a correct assessment of the situation.
La clase de música fomenta la apreciación estética.
C1The music class encourages aesthetic appreciation.
appreciation
Also: rise
📝 In Action
La apreciación de la moneda local favorece los viajes al extranjero.
B2The appreciation of the local currency favors foreign travel.
Hubo una apreciación significativa en el valor de las acciones.
C1There was a significant appreciation in the value of the stocks.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: apreciación
Question 1 of 3
Which word is the best synonym for 'apreciación' when talking about a person's opinion?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'appretiare', which combines 'ad-' (towards) and 'pretium' (price/value). It literally means 'to put a price on something'.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'apreciación' to say 'thank you' for a gift?
No. While 'apreciación' means understanding the value of something, to express gratitude you should use 'agradecimiento'.
What is the difference between 'apreciación' and 'opinión'?
'Opinión' is just what you think. 'Apreciación' implies you have looked closely at the details or the value of the thing you are talking about.
How do I say 'price appreciation' in Spanish?
You can say 'apreciación de los precios' or 'encarecimiento', though 'apreciación' is usually reserved for assets like houses, currency, or stocks.