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"A" is a preposition which is often translated as "to", and "agradecer" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to thank". Learn more about the difference between "a" and "agradecer" below.
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)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Podía respirar a duras penas.He was hardly able to breathe.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¡A fregar los platos!Go do the dishes!
¡A la cama!Off to bed!
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Me encantaría ganar dinero a espuertas.I would love to earn lots of money.
Llovía a cántaros.It was pouring.
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or group of words (e.g., "UFO" = "unidentified flying object"; "p." = "page").
a. A
El circuito transporta una corriente de 1 A.The circuit carries a current of 1 A.
La intensidad de la corriente eléctrica se mide en A.The intensity of an electric current is measured in A.
agradecer(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to thank
Solo quería agradecerte todo lo que has hecho por mí.I just wanted to thank you for everything you've done for me.
a. to be grateful
Agradecemos que nos hayan dado esta tremenda oportunidad.We're grateful to be given this tremendous opportunity.
b. to appreciate
Le agradezco mucho la invaluable ayuda que me ha prestado.I really appreciate your invaluable help.
agradecerse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to be welcome
El sol siempre se agradece tras muchos días de lluvia.The sun is always welcome after many days of rain.
