appreciation

S2 W2

BrE /əˈprɛʃɪeɪʃn/ AmE /əˌpreʃiˈeɪʃn/

noun en → es

1 RECOGNITION [uncountable] B1

the feeling of understanding and being thankful for the good qualities or value of someone or something

reconocimiento, agradecimiento, aprecio

  • have an appreciation of something

Collocations appreciation for art · show appreciation to someone

  • He has a great appreciation of music.

    Tiene un gran aprecio por la música.

2 INCREASE [uncountable] B2

an increase in the value or price of something, especially property or shares

aumento, incremento, subida en valor

  • appreciation of sth

Collocations property appreciation · stock appreciation

  • The house has seen a 10% appreciation in value.

    La casa ha experimentado un aumento del 10% en su valor.

3 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT [uncountable] B1

the act of acknowledging or thanking someone for something they have done

agradecimiento, reconocimiento, aprobación

  • express appreciation to somebody

Collocations appreciation for help · show appreciation of something

  • She expressed her appreciation of his work.

    Ella expresó su agradecimiento por su trabajo.

7 RECOGNITION [uncountable] B2

the act of recognizing or understanding the value and importance of something

reconocimiento, aprecio, valoración

  • have an appreciation for sth

Collocations appreciation of culture · show appreciation of something

  • He has a deep appreciation for the arts.

    Él tiene un profundo aprecio por las artes.