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Conjugation Chart of “Agradecer” (to thank) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

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Understanding the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of “Agradecer”

The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Agradecer is used to give direct orders or instructions to express gratitude or appreciation, for example: Agradece a tus padres por su apoyo. (Thank your parents for their support.)

This verb follows the -cer to -zca spelling-changing conjugation pattern, where the c changes to zc before the vowel endings.

How to Use Agradecer in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Agradecer generally means “to thank” or “to be grateful”, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

Literal meaning: To express gratitude, for example, Agradece a tus padres por todo lo que han hecho por ti (Thank your parents for everything they have done for you).

Polite request: To kindly ask for something, for example, Agradece que te traigan la cuenta (Please ask them to bring the bill).

Sarcastic gratitude: To express mock gratitude or annoyance, for example, ¡Agradece que no te haya golpeado! (Be grateful I didn’t hit you!)

Dismissive command: To rudely dismiss someone, for example, ¡Agradece y vete de una vez! (Just be grateful and leave already!)

Accepting an apology: To acknowledge an apology, for example, Agradece sus disculpas y sigamos adelante (Accept their apology and let’s move on).

Real Life Examples of Agradecer in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Cuando recibas un regalo, agradece con sinceridad. (When you receive a gift, express your gratitude sincerely.)

Después de la cena, agradezcamos a los anfitriones por su hospitalidad. (After dinner, let’s thank the hosts for their hospitality.)

Antes de salir del restaurante, agradezcan al mesero por el buen servicio. (Before leaving the restaurant, thank the waiter for the good service.)

En la reunión de trabajo, agradezca a su equipo por su arduo esfuerzo. (At the work meeting, thank your team for their hard work.)

Cuando alguien te ayude, agradece su amabilidad con una sonrisa. (When someone helps you, thank their kindness with a smile.)

Al final de la conferencia, agradezcamos a los oradores por compartir su conocimiento. (At the end of the conference, let’s thank the speakers for sharing their knowledge.)

Después de una cita exitosa, agradezcan a sus amigos por las recomendaciones. (After a successful date, thank your friends for their recommendations.)

En la fiesta de cumpleaños, agradezca a los invitados por los regalos y su presencia. (At the birthday party, thank the guests for the gifts and their presence.)

Cuando tus padres te apoyen, agradece su amor y comprensión. (When your parents support you, thank them for their love and understanding.)

Al terminar el viaje, agradezcamos a nuestro guía turístico por su excelente servicio. (At the end of the trip, let’s thank our tour guide for their excellent service.)

Después de una entrevista laboral, agradezca al entrevistador por su tiempo y consideración. (After a job interview, thank the interviewer for their time and consideration.)

En la graduación, agradezcan a sus profesores por su dedicación y enseñanzas. (At graduation, thank your teachers for their dedication and teachings.)

Cuando recibas un elogio, agradece con humildad y gracia. (When you receive a compliment, thank them with humility and grace.)

Después de una cirugía exitosa, agradezcamos al equipo médico por su profesionalismo. (After a successful surgery, let’s thank the medical team for their professionalism.)

Al finalizar un proyecto, agradezcan a sus compañeros de equipo por su colaboración. (At the end of a project, thank your teammates for their collaboration.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Agradecer (to thank) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.