agradezcan

Agradezcan is a Spanish verb form derived from agradecer, meaning to thank or to express gratitude. It functions as the present subjunctive form for ellos/ellas/ustedes, and as the imperative form for ustedes when issuing a direct command. In both uses, the meaning centers on thanking or expressing appreciation to someone.

Morphology and orthography are notable. Agradecer is a -cer verb, and in the present subjunctive its stem changes to agradezc- to preserve the pronunciation before the endings. Thus the forms include agradezca (yo/él/ella/Ud.), agradezcan (ellos/ellas/ustedes), and related forms like agradezcan in subordinate clauses or as a command to a group.

Usage notes. Agradezcan is common in clauses that require the subjunctive mood, often after expressions of desire, necessity, doubt, or emotion: Es importante que agradezcan a sus maestros. As a command to a group, it is used with ustedes: Agradezcan a sus anfitriones por su hospitalidad. The form also appears in formal or instructional language, such as guidelines or official requests, where a polite or collective directive is appropriate.

Examples in context:

- Es necesario que agradezcan la ayuda recibida. (It’s necessary that they thank the help received.)

- Agradezcan a sus colegas por su apoyo. (Thank your colleagues for their support.)

See also. Agradecer; subjuntivo presente; imperativo.