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agradeceragradecer is a neologism formed by reduplication of the Spanish verb agradecer, meaning to thank. The term functions as an intensifier of gratitude, extending the sense of appreciation beyond a routine “thank you” and is commonly encountered in informal writing and online communication.

Origin and form: Reduplication is a common stylistic device in Spanish for emphasis. In this coinage, the verb is combined into a single unit, though writers may also see it written with a space or hyphen (agradeceragradecer, agradecer-agradecer). It is not part of standard Spanish orthography and is mainly found in memes, casual posts, and playful digital discourse.

Usage: It expresses strong or sustained gratitude toward a person or group, sometimes to acknowledge ongoing support. Examples in online contexts might resemble: “Quiero agradeceragradecer a todo el equipo,” or more loosely in meme-like captions, “Gracias, gracias por tanto.” In formal contexts, standard alternatives such as “agradezco su apoyo” or “muchas gracias” are preferred.

Reception and scope: As a playful linguistic device, agradeceragradecer reflects creativity in online Spanish and parallels reduplication patterns in other languages. It can convey warmth or exuberance, but may be unfamiliar or opaque to readers outside digital or youth-oriented contexts, limiting its usefulness in formal writing.

See also: reduplication, énfasis, agradecimiento.