Aprecia (en. Appreciate)

/a.pɾeˈθia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Recognize the value or importance of something.
She greatly appreciates the time that is dedicated to her.
Ella aprecia mucho el tiempo que le dedican.
To esteem or value someone or something.
Young people value honesty in their friends.
Los jóvenes aprecian la honestidad en sus amigos.
To feel gratitude or gratification for something received.
The worker appreciated the recognition he received.
El trabajador apreció el reconocimiento que le dieron.

Etymology

From Latin 'appreciāre', which means 'to value'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

appreciate your time
Recognizing the importance of one's own time.
aprecia tu tiempo
is not appreciated
Something that is held or presented is not valued.
no se aprecia
sincere appreciation
To value someone in a genuine and authentic way.
aprecio sincero

Related Words

appreciation
Feeling of valuation towards something or someone.
aprecio
to value
Establishing a value or importance to something.
valorar
esteem
Feeling of affection and respect towards a person.
estima

Slang Meanings

To be on good terms with someone or something.
That food, honestly, is really appreciated.
Esa comida, la verdad, se aprecia un montón.
To value something unfairly low.
The sacrifice you made is not appreciated.
No se aprecia el sacrificio que hiciste.