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"Appreciative" is an adjective which is often translated as "agradecido", and "thankful" is an adjective which is also often translated as "agradecido". Learn more about the difference between "appreciative" and "thankful" below.
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. agradecido
The citizens were very appreciative of the volunteer firemen who saved the school.Los ciudadanos estaban muy agradecidos por los bomberos voluntarios que salvaron la escuela.
a. de agradecimiento
The waitress gave the man an appreciative smile for defending her from the unruly patrons.La camarera le hizo una sonrisa de agradecimiento al hombre por haberle defendido de los clientes revoltosos.
a. elogioso
The pianist smiled and thanked the couple for their appreciative comments.El pianista sonrió y le agradeció a la pareja sus comentarios elogiosos.
b. apreciativo
Many American jazz musicians encountered far more appreciative audiences in Europe.Muchos jazzistas estadounidenses se encontraron con un público mucho más apreciativo en Europa.
c. de admiración
The professor gave a slow appreciative nod in response to the student's astute observation.La profesora hizo un gesto de admiración en respuesta a la observación astuta del estudiante.
d. que sabe apreciar
Nelly found it difficult to live in a town that wasn't very appreciative of her avant-garde sculpture.A Nelly se le hizo difícil vivir en un pueblo que no sabía apreciar su escultura vanguardista.
thankful(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (grateful)
a. agradecido
I'm thankful for your help.Estoy agradecido por su ayuda.
We are so thankful for your contribution to our organization.Estamos muy agradecidas por su contribución a nuestra fundación.
