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How to Say "i please" in Spanish

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agrado

ah-GRAH-dohaˈɣɾaðo

verbA2general
Use 'agrado' when you are the one performing an action that brings happiness or pleasure to someone else.
A person handing a bright yellow flower to a smiling friend.

Examples

Yo siempre agrado a mis tíos con mis bromas.

I always please my aunt and uncle with my jokes.

No sé si agrado a todo el mundo.

I don't know if I please everyone.

Me esfuerzo mucho y así agrado a mis jefes.

I work hard and that way I please my bosses.

Agradar works like Gustar

While you can say 'yo agrado' (I please), the verb is much more common in the form 'me agrada' (it pleases me), just like the verb 'gustar'.

Spelling confusion

Mistake: “Me agredo.”

Correction: Me agrada.

contento

kohn-TEHN-tohkonˈtento

verbB2general
Use 'contento' when you are the one providing satisfaction or happiness to someone, often in a service or client context.
A smiling mother presenting a small blue gift box to her son, who looks delighted and satisfied.

Examples

Yo contento a mis clientes con un buen servicio.

I satisfy my clients with good service.

No contento a todos, pero me esfuerzo.

I don't make everyone happy, but I try hard.

Action Verb Rule

The verb 'contentar' needs a receiver of the action; you always 'contentar' someone or something. For example: 'contento a mi jefe' (I satisfy my boss).

Confusing 'agrado' and 'contento'

Learners often confuse 'agrado' and 'contento' by not considering who the subject of the pleasing action is. Remember, 'agrado' implies you are the cause of someone else's pleasure, while 'contento' means you are the one giving satisfaction.

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