Spanish Conversation · Level 55
75 words
Spanish word
agrado
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈɣɾaðo/
Meaning
- masculine nounpleasure
Example
Acepté la invitación con agrado.
I accepted the invitation with pleasure.
More examples
Sentí agrado hacia mi nuevo vecino.
I felt fondness for my new neighbor.
Core concept
A feeling of pleasure or approval.
Common phrases
sentir agrado hacia
feel fondness for
tener agrado
have a fondness for
mostrar agrado
show fondness for
Similar words
gusto: Enjoyment in willingly doing an activity, accompanied by eagerness to participate.
satisfacción: Contentment when effort or expectations are rewarded, a sense of fulfillment.
placer: Immediate pleasure or delight, often sensory or physical.
Definition in Spanish
Denota el gusto o la buena acogida hacia algo o alguien, frecuentemente usado en construcciones como 'sentir agrado' o 'causar agrado'.
Word origin
Agrado derives from the verb agradar, which comes from Latin ad- 'to' plus gratus 'pleasing', and the -o ending forms a noun naming the feeling of pleasure or approval.
Usage tips
- Often used in formal or polite contexts, while casual speakers more often use con gusto or claro for accepting or agreeing.