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Old January 24, 2010, 06:43 AM
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Agradecer

In common usage, does agradecer not require the preposition?

Por ejemplo:
Agradezco (por) tu amistad.

Por o no por?
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Old January 24, 2010, 07:08 AM
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Depende:

Agradezco por estar vivo- I thank (God) for being alive

Agradezco tu bondad.- I thank your kindness.

Agradezco a laepelba.- I thank to Lou Ann
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Old January 24, 2010, 07:09 AM
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Agradezco tu amistad.
Estoy agradecida por tu amistad.

Can you see the difference?

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Agradezco por estar vivo- I thank (God) for being alive
Agradezco a Dios el estar viva.

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Old January 24, 2010, 07:11 AM
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Thanks to both of you. Yes, I definitely see the difference!
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Old January 24, 2010, 07:13 AM
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