agradezco
/aɡɾadeθko/from spelling rules
agradezco is a Spanish phrase used to say 'I thank' or 'I am grateful'.
agradezco is used to express gratitude or thankfulness toward someone.
Which one should you use?
While the common word gracias is used for everyday thanks, agradezco is more formal and carries more weight in a conversation.
How does it change in a sentence?
agradezco is the first-person singular present indicative form of the verb agradecer.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɡɾadeθko/
Did you know?
- In some literary contexts, the root of agradezco is linked to the word agradable, meaning 'pleasant'. To be grateful is etymologically tied to the idea of making something pleasing or acceptable.
- While agradezco is formal, using it in a very casual setting can sometimes be interpreted as sarcasm or a cold way of creating distance between speakers.
- In Spanish, the phrase no tengo cómo agradecerle is often used when a favor is so great that the speaker feels it is impossible to ever truly repay the debt.
Examples in context
- Le agradezco mucho su ayuda.I thank you very much for your help.
- Agradezco sinceramente tu apoyo.I sincerely appreciate your support.
- Agradezco que hayas venido.I appreciate that you came.
Example conversation
Mateo is thanking María for lending him a book.
- MateoMaría, te agradezco el libro.María, I appreciate the book.
- MaríaNo hay de qué, Mateo.You're welcome, Mateo.
- MateoEs de mucha utilidad.It is very useful.
- MaríaMe alegra mucho escucharlo.I'm very happy to hear that.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
