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agradecer

to be grateful for

verb ah-grah-deh-SEHR Less Common

Also means

to thank

Usage Note

Agradecer is an irregular -cer verb: the yo form is agradezco, not agradeco. It typically takes an indirect object — le agradezco su ayuda ('I'm grateful to you for your help') — and is more formal than dar las gracias. Use it in writing, letters, and polite conversation.

Examples

"Te agradezco tu ayuda."

Natural Translation

I'm grateful for your help.

Literal Translation

To-you I-thank your help.

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