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How to Say "esteem" in Spanish

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aprecio

ah-PREH-see-ohaˈpɾe.sjo

nounB1
Use this when you mean a general feeling of appreciation or high regard for someone's qualities or actions, often implying gratitude.
A colorful illustration showing a small child happily presenting a single bright red flower to an adult as a sign of appreciation.

Examples

Le tengo un gran aprecio por su ayuda desinteresada.

I have great appreciation for his selfless help.

Me da mucho gusto que sientas aprecio por mi trabajo.

I'm very pleased that you feel appreciation for my work.

Al final de la carta, escribió 'Con mi mayor aprecio'.

At the end of the letter, she wrote 'With my highest regard'.

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).

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.

estimación

nounB2
Use this to express deep respect and admiration, often for someone's achievements, character, or position, similar to 'high esteem'.

Examples

Le tengo una gran estimación a mi antiguo jefe.

I have great esteem for my old boss.

consideración

nounB2
Use this when referring to giving someone's opinion, proposal, or status serious thought or attention, implying a level of respect in the decision-making process.

Examples

Tomaremos su propuesta en consideración para el próximo proyecto.

We will take your proposal into consideration for the next project.

Aprecio vs. Estimación

Learners often confuse 'aprecio' and 'estimación'. 'Aprecio' is more about general appreciation and gratitude, while 'estimación' implies a deeper, more formal respect and admiration, closer to the English 'high esteem'.

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