acceder
“acceder” means “to access” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to access, to gain entryAlso: to log in
📝 In Action
No puedo acceder a mi cuenta sin la contraseña.
A2I cannot access my account without the password.
Solo el personal autorizado puede acceder a esta área.
B1Only authorized personnel can gain entry to this area.
Word Connections
to agree to, to consent toAlso: to yield to
📝 In Action
El director accedió a la petición de los empleados.
B2The director agreed to the employees' request.
Si no accede a nuestras condiciones, no hay trato.
C1If he does not consent to our conditions, there is no deal.
Word Connections
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Quick Quiz: acceder
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'acceder' in its formal meaning of 'to agree to'?
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📚 Etymology
Comes from the Latin word *accedere*, which meant 'to approach' or 'to go toward.' This core idea of moving toward something is still present in both the modern Spanish meanings: moving toward information (access) or moving toward an agreement (consent).
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'acceder' reflexive? Do I say 'me accedo'?
No, 'acceder' is generally not used in a reflexive way. You use it directly with the preposition 'a' (e.g., 'acceder a la web'). If you mean 'to approach' or 'to come close,' you might use a verb like 'acercarse' (which is reflexive).
Can I use 'acceder' instead of 'entrar' (to enter)?
Yes, but 'acceder' usually implies some kind of permission, restriction, or difficulty (like needing a key, password, or authorization). 'Entrar' is much simpler and means 'to walk in'.