gratitud
grah-tee-TOOD
π In Action
Quiero expresar mi profunda gratitud por su ayuda.
B1I want to express my deep gratitude for your help.
La gratitud es un sentimiento que nos hace mejores personas.
B2Gratitude is a feeling that makes us better people.
Lo hizo como una muestra de gratitud.
B1He did it as a sign of thankfulness.
π‘ Grammar Points
Gender Rule
Like many Spanish words that end in -tud (e.g., actitud, juventud), 'gratitud' is always a feminine noun. You must use feminine words like 'la' or 'mucha' before it: 'la gratitud' (the gratitude).
β Common Pitfalls
Using the Adjective
Mistake: "A common error is confusing the noun 'gratitud' with the related adjective 'agradecido/a' (grateful)."
Correction: Use 'gratitud' when talking about the feeling itself (e.g., 'Siento gratitud'). Use 'agradecido' when describing a person (e.g., 'Estoy agradecida' β I am grateful).
β Usage Tips
Formal vs. Common Usage
While 'gratitud' is correct, in very common, day-to-day interactions, Spanish speakers often use the verb 'agradecer' (to thank) or the noun 'agradecimiento' instead of 'gratitud'.
βοΈ Quick Practice
π‘ Quick Quiz: gratitud
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'gratitud'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'gratitud' and 'agradecimiento'?
'Gratitud' and 'agradecimiento' are synonyms and mean the same thing (thankfulness). 'Agradecimiento' is often slightly more common in everyday speech, but you can use either one interchangeably in most situations.
Does 'gratitud' change its ending?
No. Since 'gratitud' is a noun, it only changes to become plural: 'gratitudes.' It does not change based on who is feeling it, unlike the adjective 'agradecido' (which changes to 'agradecida,' 'agradecidos,' etc.).