agradezcamos

Agradezcamos is a Spanish verb form that functions primarily as an exhortation meaning “let us be grateful” or “let us thank.” It represents the present subjunctive first-person plural of the verb agradecer and is used to express a collective wish or invitation, often in speeches, prayers, or civic discourse. As a form of a common verb, it is not a proper noun but a grammatical mood and person.

Morphology and usage are central to understanding agradezcamos. The stem is agradec- and the ending for the nosotros form in the present subjunctive is -amos with c changing to z before the vowel a, yielding agradezcamos. Related forms include yo agradezca, tú agradezcas, él/ella agradezca, nosotros agradecemos, vosotros agradecéis, ellos agradezcan. The agradezcamos form is typically used without a preceding “que” in inclusive exhortations, or it can appear in constructions like “Que agradezcamos…” to introduce a dependent clause.

Contexts and nuance are important for appropriate use. Agradezcamos is common in religious services, formal ceremonies, educational settings, and motivational or community-building rhetoric, where the speaker invites audience participation and shared gratitude. It conveys a mood of solidarity rather than a simple statement of fact, distinguishing it from the indicative form agradecemos, which simply means “we thank.”

Examples include: “Agradezcamos a las personas que nos ayudan,” “Agradezcamos las oportunidades que se nos han dado,” and “Agradezcamos la vida y la naturaleza.” Its usage reflects an inclusive, collective attitude and is understood across Spanish-speaking communities.