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“Agradecer” (to thank) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Agradecer”

The subjuntivo presente or present subjunctive mood of agradecer is used to express desires, doubts, or uncertainty about the action of thanking. For example, Es importante que yo agradezca a mis padres por su apoyo. (It’s important that I thank my parents for their support.)

Agradecer is a -cer to -zca spelling-changing verb in the present subjunctive. The stem agradec- changes to agradezc- before adding the subjunctive endings.

How to Use Agradecer in the Subjunctive Mood

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

To express gratitude or appreciation: For example, Agradezca que le hayan dado esa oportunidad. (Be grateful that you were given that opportunity.)

To request thanks or gratitude: For example, Agradezca que le ayudemos con esto. (Be thankful that we’re helping you with this.)

To express hope or desire: For example, Agradecería que me avisaras la próxima vez. (I would appreciate it if you let me know next time.)

Sarcastically, to express displeasure: For example, ¡Agradece que no te haya pegado! (Be thankful I didn’t hit you!)

Real Life Examples of Agradecer in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que agradezcas mi ayuda cuando termines el proyecto. (I hope you appreciate my help when you finish the project.)

Es importante que agradezcamos a nuestros padres por todo su apoyo. (It’s important that we thank our parents for all their support.)

Aunque no lo parezca, me gustaría que agradezcas mi esfuerzo. (Even if it doesn’t seem like it, I’d like you to appreciate my effort.)

El jefe insistió en que agradezcamos a los clientes por su paciencia durante las reparaciones. (The boss insisted that we thank the customers for their patience during the repairs.)

Ojalá que agradezcan mi franqueza al decirles la verdad. (I hope they appreciate my frankness in telling them the truth.)

Aunque cueste trabajo, es necesario que agradezcas las críticas constructivas. (Although it’s difficult, it’s necessary that you appreciate constructive criticism.)

Mis padres quieren que agradezca las oportunidades que me han dado. (My parents want me to appreciate the opportunities they’ve given me.)

Independientemente del resultado, es importante que agradezcamos el esfuerzo de todos. (Regardless of the outcome, it’s important that we appreciate everyone’s effort.)

Pase lo que pase, espero que agradezcas mi honestidad contigo. (Whatever happens, I hope you appreciate my honesty with you.)

Es fundamental que agradezcamos a los voluntarios por su arduo trabajo. (It’s essential that we thank the volunteers for their hard work.)

Aunque no sea fácil, es importante que agradezcas las oportunidades de aprendizaje. (Although it’s not easy, it’s important that you appreciate the learning opportunities.)

Quiero que agradezcas el tiempo que dedico a ayudarte con tus estudios. (I want you to appreciate the time I spend helping you with your studies.)

Es importante que agradezcamos las contribuciones de los miembros de nuestra comunidad. (It’s important that we appreciate the contributions of members of our community.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Agradecer (to thank) in the Subjunctive Mood (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.