aprecio
/apɾeθjo/from spelling rules
The English word appreciation can be translated into Spanish as aprecio.
In Spanish, several words can represent different nuances of appreciation. While aprecio can mean the act of appreciating something, it is often used to mean 'esteem' or 'regard' for a person in a formal or professional context. For the cognitive act of perceiving or evaluating the value of something, the noun apreciación is more commonly used. Agradecimiento is a common and formal way to express appreciation, while gratitud is a word that carries a deeper sense of gratitude and is often used in formal contexts. Reconocimiento implies a sense of recognition and is suitable for expressing appreciation for someone's efforts or achievements.
Meaning: a just valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc., recognition of excellence (noun)
Which one should you use?
The noun apreciación is more commonly used than aprecio when referring to the cognitive act of perceiving or evaluating the value of something.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, the informal phrase Muchas gracias, mi pana is used to express appreciation among friends. In Spain, the informal expression ¡Gracias majo! is used to show gratitude in a friendly manner.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word aprecio also functions as the first-person singular present indicative form of the verb apreciar (to appreciate).
How do you pronounce it?
/apɾeθjo/
Did you know?
- The verb apreciar is a cognate of the English 'appreciate', but in Spanish, it is also the standard term used by doctors to mean 'to observe' or 'to notice' a clinical symptom.
- In some contexts, apreciación is used as a technical term in economics to describe the increase in value of a currency relative to another.
- The term reconocimiento for appreciation comes from the root meaning 'to know again' or 'to recognize'.
Examples in context
- Le expreso mi más sincero agradecimientoI express my sincere appreciation to you
- Le tengo mucha estima y agradecimiento por su apoyoI hold you in high esteem and appreciate your support
- ¡Muchas gracias por tu ayuda!Thank you very much for your help!
- Te doy mil gracias por estar siempre ahíI give you a thousand thanks for always being there
- Te agradezco mucho tu comprensiónI appreciate your understanding a lot
- ¡Eres un crack por ayudarme siempre!You're amazing for always helping me!
- Le tengo mucho aprecio.I have a lot of appreciation/esteem for him/her.
- Tengo un gran aprecio por su trabajo.I have a great appreciation for your work.
- Siento mucho aprecio por este equipo.I feel much appreciation for this team.
- Su aprecio por el arte es notable.His appreciation for art is notable.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are talking about a colleague's recent achievement.
- MateoSu ayuda fue muy importante para el proyecto.Her help was very important for the project.
- SofíaSí, merece todo nuestro aprecio.Yes, she deserves all our appreciation.
- MateoEs una excelente compañera.She is an excellent colleague.
- SofíaTotalmente de acuerdo contigo, Mateo.I totally agree with you, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
