acepta
/ah-SEP-tah/
he/she accepts
Visualizing 'he/she accepts' (acepta) as receiving a gift willingly.
acepta(Verb (Conjugated Form))
he/she accepts
?present tense action
,you accept
?formal 'usted' present tense
he/she agrees to
?an offer or condition
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Identifying the Subject
Since 'acepta' can mean 'he accepts,' 'she accepts,' 'it accepts,' or 'you (formal) accept,' you often need to use the subject (like 'mi jefe' or 'usted') to be clear who is doing the action.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Indicative and Subjunctive
Mistake: "Using 'acepta' when you mean 'he/she should accept' after a verb of desire (e.g., 'Quiero que él acepta...')."
Correction: After verbs expressing wishes or commands, the verb changes to 'acepte': 'Quiero que él acepte.' (I want him to accept.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Informal Command
'Acepta' is also the informal command used when you tell a friend ('tú') to accept something: 'Acepta mi ayuda.' (Accept my help.)
Visualizing 'he/she comes to terms with' (acepta) a difficult reality, represented by a calm acknowledgment of a small storm cloud.
acepta(Verb (Conjugated Form))
he/she comes to terms with
?a difficult situation or reality
,he/she tolerates
?a behavior or condition
he/she resigns oneself to
?a fate or outcome
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Accepting Facts
When 'acepta' is followed by 'que' and a statement of fact, the verb following 'que' usually stays in the normal present tense (indicative): 'Ella acepta que es difícil' (She accepts that it is difficult).
⭐ Usage Tips
Emotional Context
In this context, 'acepta' often carries a heavier, more emotional weight than just 'receiving' something. Think of it as 'making peace with' a situation.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: acepta
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'acepta' as a command?
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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.