agradecen

Agradecen is the third-person plural present indicative form of the Spanish verb agradecer. It means “they thank” or, in formal address, “you all thank,” and it is used to express gratitude or appreciation for something. Examples include: “Los organizadores agradecen la cooperación de todos” and “Los clientes agradecen la rapidez del servicio.”

Grammatical notes: Agradecer is a transitive verb that normally takes a direct object naming what is thanked, for example, “su ayuda” or “su tiempo.” In the present tense, the full conjugation is yo agradezco, tú agradeces, él/ella/Usted agradece, nosotros agradecemos, vosotros agradecéis, ellos/ellas/Ustedes agradecen. The pronunciation and spelling feature a regular -er verb pattern with a common orthographic change in the first-person singular (agradezco). In the present subjunctive, forms are: agradezca, agradezcas, agradezca, agradezcamos, agradezcáis, agradezcan.

Usage context and related forms: Agradecer is widely used in both spoken and written Spanish to acknowledge help, favors, or opportunities. The noun form “agradecimiento” expresses the act or feeling of gratitude, while “agradecido” describes someone who feels grateful. The phrase “agradecemos de antemano” is common in formal or courtesy communications to indicate prior gratitude for forthcoming assistance.

Etymology: Agradecer derives from Latin gratus, meaning pleasing or thankful, and has evolved in Spanish to mean to thank or to be grateful for something. Related terms include agradecimiento and agradecido, which share the same root.