estoy agradecido por ti
/estoi aɡɾadeθido poɾ ti/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'I am grateful for you' is translated into Spanish as estoy agradecido por ti.
This phrase is used to express appreciation for someone's presence or support in one's life.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally breaks down to 'I am (state of being) grateful for you'.
Which one should you use?
The phrase estoy agradecido por ti emphasizes the state of being grateful for the person's existence or presence. In contrast, te agradezco is a more direct way to say 'I thank you'.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the speaker is female, the adjective changes from agradecido to agradecida, as in estoy agradecida por ti.
Did you know?
- Depending on the country, using por ti can sound very romantic or deeply intimate. In some casual settings, speakers might prefer estoy agradecido contigo, which shifts the focus to being grateful 'with' or 'towards' the person.
- In Spanish, the root of gratitude is shared with gracia, meaning 'charm' or 'grace', linking the act of thanking someone to the idea of a divine gift.
- In some Latin American cultures, expressing deep gratitude like estoy agradecido por ti is often accompanied by a light touch on the arm or a hug, as verbal gratitude is considered more complete when paired with physical warmth.
Examples in context
- Le estoy muy agradecida por toda su ayuda, doctora López.I am very grateful to you for all your help, Dr. López.
- Estoy agradecida contigo por siempre estar ahí para mí.I am grateful to you for always being there for me.
- Estoy agradecido por ti y por tu apoyo.I am grateful for you and for your support.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are talking about their long friendship.
- LucíaAlejandro, estoy agradecido por ti.Alejandro, I am grateful for you.
- AlejandroGracias, Lucía. Yo también lo estoy.Thank you, Lucía. I am too.
- LucíaHas estado aquí en los momentos difíciles.You have been here during the difficult moments.
- AlejandroSiempre estaré aquí para apoyarte.I will always be here to support you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
