acepta
“acepta” means “he/she accepts” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
he/she accepts, you acceptAlso: he/she agrees to
📝 In Action
Mi jefe siempre acepta mis ideas.
A1My boss always accepts my ideas.
¿Usted acepta pagar con tarjeta de crédito?
A2Do you (formal) accept payment by credit card?
El perro acepta la comida de mi mano.
A1The dog accepts the food from my hand.
Word Connections
he/she comes to terms with, he/she toleratesAlso: he/she resigns oneself to
📝 In Action
Mi abuela acepta que la vida ha cambiado mucho.
B1My grandmother accepts (comes to terms with the fact) that life has changed a lot.
Ella acepta su destino con valentía.
B2She accepts her fate with bravery.
El profesor no acepta el ruido en clase.
B1The professor does not tolerate noise in class.
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: acepta
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'acepta' as a command?
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📚 Etymology
The word comes from the Latin verb *acceptāre*, which meant 'to take willingly' or 'to receive.' This root clearly shows why the Spanish verb is used for both receiving a gift and agreeing to an idea.
First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'acepta' and 'acepte'?
'Acepta' is used for the present tense when talking about *him, her, it*, or *you (formal)*, OR when giving an informal command to *you (tú)*. 'Acepte' is the form used for wishes, possibilities, or formal commands (usted/ustedes). For example: 'Él acepta' (He accepts) vs. 'Quiero que él acepte' (I want him to accept).
Is 'acepta' a regular verb?
Yes, 'aceptar' is a completely regular verb, meaning it follows the standard pattern for all -AR ending verbs in every tense, making it easy to conjugate.