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"Bendecida" is a form of "bendecir", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to bless". "Agradecida" is a form of "agradecer", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to thank". Learn more about the difference between "bendecida" and "agradecida" below.
bendecir(
behn
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deh
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seer
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to bless
El cura bendijo el agua.The priest blessed the water.
a. to thank
Bendigo al Señor por todo lo que ha hecho por mí.I thank the Lord for all he's done for me.
b. to bless
Bendigo el día en que la conocí.I bless the day I met her.
a. to bless
El plan de paz ha sido bendecido por los Estados Unidos y la Unión Europea.The peace plan has been blessed by the US and the European Union.
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agradecer(
ah
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grah
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deh
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sehr
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
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.).
pronominal verb
a. to be welcome
El sol siempre se agradece tras muchos días de lluvia.The sun is always welcome after many days of rain.
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