Agrada (en. Pleases)

/aˈɣɾaða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To cause pleasure or satisfaction to someone.
I really like this movie.
Esta película me agrada mucho.
To be to someone's taste or preference.
The gift you gave him/her pleases him/her.
El regalo que le diste le agrada.

Etymology

From the Latin verb 'placere', which means 'to please' or 'to satisfy'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I like it
I like
me agrada
it pleases everyone
it is to everyone's taste
agrada a todos
he/she does not like it
he/she does not like
no le agrada

Related Words

pleasure
satisfaction or pleasure that something causes
agrado
pleasant
that pleases or produces satisfaction
agradable
displeasure
feeling of dissatisfaction
desagrado

Slang Meanings

I like him/her
I like that person, I get along with him/her.
Esa persona me agrada, me cae bien.
It's my thing
The music he/she plays is my thing, I like it.
La música que pone es mi rollo, me agrada.