aprecio
/ah-PREH-see-oh/
appreciation
Appreciation (aprecio) can be shown by giving a thoughtful gift.
aprecio(noun)
appreciation
?showing gratitude or value
,esteem
?high regard or respect for a person
regard
?general positive feeling
,value
?when talking about worth (less common than 'valor')
📝 In Action
Le tengo un gran aprecio por su ayuda desinteresada.
B1I have great appreciation for his selfless help.
Me da mucho gusto que sientas aprecio por mi trabajo.
B2I'm very pleased that you feel appreciation for my work.
Al final de la carta, escribió 'Con mi mayor aprecio'.
B1At the end of the letter, she wrote 'With my highest regard'.
💡 Grammar Points
Using the Noun
The noun 'aprecio' is masculine, so always use 'el' or 'un' before it. It often follows verbs like 'tener' (to have) or 'mostrar' (to show).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Noun and Verb
Mistake: "Using 'aprecio' as a verb for 'he/she appreciates' (e.g., *Él aprecio su ayuda*)."
Correction: The verb form for 'he/she appreciates' is 'aprecia'. 'Aprecio' is only the noun or the 'I' form of the verb.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Closings
In formal letters or emails, you can close with phrases like 'Con mi más sincero aprecio' (With my most sincere appreciation).
When you say "I appreciate" (aprecio), you are expressing thankfulness.
aprecio(verb)
I appreciate
?to be thankful for
,I value
?to recognize the worth of
I esteem
?to hold in high regard
📝 In Action
Yo aprecio mucho tu esfuerzo en este proyecto.
A2I really appreciate your effort on this project.
¿Qué es lo que más aprecio de mi ciudad?
B1What is it that I value most about my city?
Aprecio la puntualidad en mis empleados.
A2I value punctuality in my employees.
💡 Grammar Points
Regular -AR Verb
'Apreciar' is a standard, easy-to-conjugate verb. If you know how to conjugate 'hablar' or 'cantar', you can conjugate 'apreciar' the exact same way!
❌ Common Pitfalls
The 'I' Form Only
Mistake: "Using 'aprecio' when you mean 'we appreciate' (*Nosotros aprecio*)."
Correction: Remember 'aprecio' only works when *I* am doing the action. For 'we', use 'apreciamos'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Expressing Gratitude
A very natural way to thank someone is to say 'Aprecio mucho...' followed by what they did or gave you.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: aprecio
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'aprecio' as the noun (appreciation)?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'aprecio' and 'agradecimiento'?
'Aprecio' is a feeling of high regard, esteem, or value that is ongoing ('I value this friendship'). 'Agradecimiento' is specifically the feeling of gratitude or thankfulness for a specific action or gift ('Thank you for the gift'). They are often used together, but 'aprecio' is deeper and longer-lasting.
Can 'aprecio' be used to talk about the price of things?
Yes, 'apreciar' (the verb) can mean 'to estimate the value' or 'to appraise' something, especially in older or technical contexts. However, the noun 'aprecio' usually refers to emotional or personal value (esteem), not monetary value. For money, it is better to use 'valor' or 'precio'.