Agradecidos (en. Grateful)

/aɡɾaðeˈsiðos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who feels or expresses gratitude for something received.
Grateful people always seek to repay received favors.
Los agradecidos siempre buscan retribuir los favores recibidos.
One who shows recognition towards someone who has helped them.
She is a very grateful person, always says thank you.
Es una persona muy agradecida, siempre dice gracias.
One who lives in a constant state of gratitude.
I learned that it is important to be grateful for the little things in life.
Aprendí que es importante ser agradecido por las pequeñas cosas de la vida.

Etymology

It derives from the verb 'agradecer', which comes from the Latin 'gratiari', meaning to show gratitude.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be grateful
To feel gratitude towards something or someone.
estar agradecido
to give thanks
To express gratitude.
dar las gracias
to be grateful
To have the habit of recognizing and valuing what is received.
ser agradecido

Related Words

to thank
To recognize a favor or help received.
agradecer
gratitude
A feeling of recognition towards someone who has done something for us.
gratitud
recognition
The act of recognizing the usefulness or merit of something or someone.
reconocimiento

Slang Meanings

A person who always shows gratitude in an exaggerated way.
That guy is so grateful that every time we lend him something, he gives us gifts.
Ese chico es tan agradecido que cada vez que le prestamos algo, nos da regalos.
Someone who depends on the help of others yet still shows gratitude.
She is very grateful, but sometimes it seems like she only wants favors done for her.
Ella es muy agradecida, pero a veces parece que solo quiere que le hagan favores.