Apreciar
Example: Puedo apreciar la belleza del paisaje desde aquí.
Definition
"Apreciar" means to recognize and value the beauty, quality, or significance of something, often with a sense of gratitude or admiration. For example, one might say, "I can appreciate the beauty of the landscape from here."
Etymology
The word "apreciar" comes from the Latin verb 'appretiare,' which means 'to value' or 'to estimate the price of.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to express the idea of recognizing worth or feeling grateful for something. Did you know? The root also connects to the English word 'appreciate.'
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"Apreciar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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