agradecido
/aɡɾadeˈθido/
The English word 'appreciated' can be translated into Spanish as agradecido.
The word is used to describe someone or something that is recognized as having value. Note that while it can mean 'appreciated', it is most commonly used to mean 'grateful', such as in the phrase 'I am grateful to you'.
Meaning: recognized as having value (adj)
Which one should you use?
While agradecido can be used to mean 'appreciated' in certain contexts, it is most commonly used to mean 'grateful'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular is agradecido and the feminine singular is agradecida. For groups, use the masculine plural agradecidos when referring to a group of men or a mixed-gender group and the feminine plural agradecidas when referring to a group consisting only of women.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɡɾadeˈθido/
When do people say it?
To express gratitude, you might say Gracias to mean 'thank you'. If you want to say 'I appreciate it' or 'I thank you for it', you can use Te lo agradezco. If someone does something kind and you want to say 'It's a thoughtful gesture', you can say Es un detalle.
Did you know?
- If you want to say someone is 'appreciated' in the sense of being popular or well-liked in a community, Spanish speakers often use the word querido instead of anything related to agradecido.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, expressing that you are agradecido is often more important than simply saying gracias. Using the full adjective can signal a much deeper, more formal level of sincere emotional debt than the standard 'thank you'.
- In some Latin American countries, mi apreciado is used as a formal and affectionate greeting for friends or colleagues in written correspondence.
Examples in context
- Le expreso mi más sincero agradecimientoI express my deepest gratitude to you
- Valoro profundamente su ayudaI deeply appreciate your help
- Te lo agradezco muchoI appreciate it a lot
- Estoy muy agradecido por su apoyo constante en este proyecto.I am very grateful for your constant support in this project.
- Le agradezco mucho su generosidad y amabilidad.I thank you very much for your generosity and kindness.
- Me siento reconocido por el reconocimiento que me ha otorgado.I feel appreciated for the recognition you have given me.
- Muchas gracias, esto significa mucho para mí.Thank you very much, this means a lot to me.
- Te lo agradezco de corazón, amigo/a.I sincerely appreciate it, my friend.
- Es un detalle muy lindo, ¡gracias!It's a very nice gesture, thank you!
- Me siento muy agradecido por su ayuda.I feel very appreciated/grateful for your help.
Example conversation
Elena thanks Mateo for helping her with a project.
- ElenaGracias por todo el trabajo, Mateo.Thanks for all the work, Mateo.
- MateoNo hay problema, me alegra ayudar.No problem, I am happy to help.
- ElenaMe hace sentir agradecido tenerte en el equipo.It makes me feel appreciated to have you on the team.
- MateoMuchas gracias, Elena.Thank you very much, Elena.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry agradecido, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
