Apreciar (en. Appreciate)
/a-pre-si-'ar/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Recognizing the value of something or someone.
We must appreciate the effort that people make to help.
Debemos apreciar el esfuerzo que las personas hacen por ayudar.
Feeling gratitude or recognition for something.
I greatly appreciate your support in this project.
Aprecio mucho tu apoyo en este proyecto.
Valuing in economic or real terms.
The appraiser is going to value the house before the sale.
El tasador va a apreciar la casa antes de la venta.
Etymology
From Latin 'appretiare', which means to value or price.
Common Phrases and Expressions
personal appreciation
Appreciation that one has for a person.
aprecio personal
appreciate life
Recognizing the value of life and enjoying it.
apreciar la vida
it is not appreciated
Indicates that something is not valued properly.
no se aprecia
Related Words
appreciation
Feeling of esteem or appreciation towards someone or something.
aprecio
value
Assigning a value to something.
valorar
estimation
The act of valuing something or someone.
estimación
Slang Meanings
Finding out the value of something beyond its price.
Now that I have more experience, I appreciate the work that others do better.
Ahora que tengo más experiencia, aprecio mejor el trabajo que hacen otros.
Recognizing and valuing the simple things in life.
After the trip, I started to appreciate what I have.
Después del viaje, empecé a apreciar lo que tengo.