apreciar
/ah-preh-SYAHR/
to appreciate
Apreciar can mean to value the worth of someone or something, like showing gratitude.
apreciar(verb)
to appreciate
?to value the worth of someone or something
to be fond of
?showing affection for a person
,to value
?recognizing importance
📝 In Action
Realmente aprecio mucho tu ayuda con la mudanza.
A2I really appreciate your help with the move a lot.
Es un profesor muy apreciado por sus alumnos.
B1He is a teacher who is very well-liked by his students.
💡 Grammar Points
A standard -ar verb
This verb follows the regular pattern for -ar endings, making it easy to conjugate once you know the basics.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Apreciar vs. Agradecer
Mistake: "Using 'apreciar' to say 'thank you' for a specific action."
Correction: Use 'agradecer' for 'I thank you' (Te agradezco la ayuda) and 'apreciar' for 'I value your help' (Aprecio tu ayuda).
⭐ Usage Tips
Emotional Warmth
Using 'apreciar' with a person sounds very warm and sincere, similar to saying you hold them in high regard.
Apreciar also means to perceive or notice something through the senses.
apreciar(verb)
to perceive
?noticing something through the senses
to notice
?becoming aware of a detail
,to see
?observing a change or feature
📝 In Action
A lo lejos se podía apreciar la silueta de las montañas.
B2In the distance, one could perceive the silhouette of the mountains.
Se aprecia un ligero cambio en los resultados.
B2A slight change can be seen in the results.
⭐ Usage Tips
The 'Se' structure
This meaning is very common with 'se' (se aprecia) to say 'it can be seen' without saying who specifically is looking.
In a financial context, apreciar means to increase in value over time.
apreciar(verb)
to increase in value
?financial appreciation
to appraise
?setting a price or value
,to assess
?evaluating quality
📝 In Action
La moneda local se ha apreciado frente al dólar.
C1The local currency has increased in value against the dollar.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: apreciar
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'apreciar' to mean 'to notice something with your eyes'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'apreciar' to say 'Thank you'?
Not directly. You shouldn't say 'Te aprecio por la comida' if you mean 'Thank you for the meal.' Instead, use 'Aprecio mucho que hayas cocinado' (I value that you cooked) or simply 'Gracias por la comida.'
Is 'apreciar' a formal word?
It is slightly more elegant than 'valorar' or 'ver,' but it's used in everyday conversation to show sincere feelings.