adjective

agradable

pleasant

Que causa gusto, placer o hace sentir bien a una persona.

Word: agradable

Meaning:
The word "agradable" is an adjective in Spanish that means pleasant, nice, or agreeable. It is used to describe something or someone that causes a feeling of pleasure, comfort, or enjoyment.

Parts:

  • The root is "agrado", which relates to pleasure or liking.
  • The suffix "-able" indicates the capability or tendency of something, so "agradable" roughly means "capable of producing pleasure."

Usage Examples:

  • Una persona agradable → a pleasant person
  • Un clima agradable → a nice weather
  • Una experiencia agradable → a pleasant experience

Synonyms:

  • amable (kind)
  • simpático/a (friendly)
  • placentero/a (pleasant)
  • encantador/a (charming)

Antonyms:

  • desagradable (unpleasant)
  • molesto/a (annoying)
  • aburrido/a (boring)

Additional Notes:

  • It generally describes things or people that are positively perceived and make interactions or experiences enjoyable.
  • Can be applied to physical sensations, atmospheres, personalities, and events.

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Examples

El clima hoy es muy agradable.adjective

The weather today is very pleasant.

La playa es agradable por la tarde.adjective

The beach is pleasant in the afternoon.

Fue un día muy agradable con mis amigos.adjective

It was a very pleasant day with my friends.

Él es una persona muy agradable.adjective

He is a very pleasant person.

Tuvimos una conversación muy agradable en la cena.adjective

We had a very pleasant conversation at dinner.

El hotel tenía habitaciones agradables y cómodas.adjective

The hotel had pleasant and comfortable rooms.

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