The Conditional Mood of agradecer is used to express what you would do or feel in a hypothetical situation, for example: Te agradecería que me ayudaras con la tarea. (I would appreciate it if you helped me with the homework.)
Agradecer is a regular verb in Spanish, meaning its conjugations in the Conditional follow the same pattern as other verbs with infinitives ending in -er.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Agradecer (to thank) in the Conditional Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):
Pronoun | Conjugation |
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Yo | agradecería |
Tú | agradecerías |
Él / Ella / Usted | agradecería |
Nosotros / Nosotras | agradeceríamos |
Vosotros / Vosotras | agradeceríais |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | agradecerían |
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Usage of Agradecer in the Conditional Mood
The conditional mood of agradecer is used to express hypothetical or potential situations involving gratitude or appreciation.
Expressing gratitude for a hypothetical situation: For example, Te agradecería si pudieras ayudarme con esto. (I would appreciate it if you could help me with this.)
Polite requests: For example, ¿Me agradecerías que te trajera algo de la tienda? (Would you appreciate it if I brought you something from the store?)
Expressing appreciation for a potential future action: For example, Agradecería mucho si pudieras terminar el proyecto para mañana. (I would really appreciate it if you could finish the project by tomorrow.)
Expressing doubt or uncertainty about gratitude: For example, No sé si te lo agradecería o no. (I don’t know if I would appreciate it or not.)
Sarcastic or ironic gratitude (colloquial): For example, Sí, te lo agradecería mucho si pudieras dejar de molestarme. (Yeah, I would really appreciate it if you could stop bothering me.)
Examples
Examples of Agradecer in the Conditional Mood
¿Agradecerías probar esta nueva receta conmigo? (Would you appreciate trying this new recipe with me?)
Mi amigo agradecería probar un deporte nuevo este verano. (My friend would appreciate trying a new sport this summer.)
Los niños agradecerían probar los dulces después de la cena. (The kids would appreciate trying the sweets after dinner.)
Yo agradecería probar ese restaurante nuevo que todos recomiendan. (I would appreciate trying that new restaurant that everyone recommends.)
Ellos agradecerían probar la comida típica de la región. (They would appreciate trying the typical food of the region.)
Tú agradecerías probar un masaje relajante después de un día estresante, ¿no? (You would appreciate trying a relaxing massage after a stressful day, wouldn’t you?)
Nosotros agradeceríamos probar esa nueva actividad al aire libre que mencionaste. (We would appreciate trying that new outdoor activity you mentioned.)
Ustedes agradecerían probar la comida callejera típica, es una experiencia única. (You all would appreciate trying the typical street food, it’s a unique experience.)
Ella agradecería probar un nuevo look para la fiesta. (She would appreciate trying a new look for the party.)
¿Agradecerías probar ese nuevo café orgánico que compré? (Would you appreciate trying that new organic coffee I bought?)
Mis padres agradecerían probar la receta familiar que preparaste. (My parents would appreciate trying the family recipe you prepared.)
Nosotros agradeceríamos probar esa técnica de meditación que mencionaste. (We would appreciate trying that meditation technique you mentioned.)
Ellas agradecerían probar un nuevo estilo de baile en la próxima fiesta. (They would appreciate trying a new dance style at the next party.)
Yo agradecería probar ese nuevo método de estudio que dicen que es muy efectivo. (I would appreciate trying that new study method that they say is very effective.)
Tú agradecerías probar un masaje con piedras calientes, ¿verdad? Es muy relajante. (You would appreciate trying a hot stone massage, right? It’s very relaxing.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Agradecer (to thank) in the Conditional Mood tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:
Spanish | English |
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Yo agradecería | I would thank |
Tú agradecerías | You would thank |
Él / Ella / Usted agradecería | He / She / You (formal) would thank |
Nosotros / Nosotras agradeceríamos | We would thank |
Vosotros / Vosotras agradeceríais | You all would thank |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes agradecerían | They / You all (formal) would thank |
This post covers Castilian Spanish. For Latin American Spanish, click here
Synonyms
The Conditional mood is also known as the Simple Conditional, Conditional Simple, Would Tense, or Future of the Past in English, and as Condicional Simple, Pospretérito, Potencial Simple, or Condicional de Indicativo in Spanish.