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aceptable

ah-sep-TAH-bleha.sepˈta.βle

“aceptable” means “acceptable” in Spanish (satisfactory or good enough).

acceptableAlso: okay, satisfactory, passable

Adjectivem or fA2
A bowl of ripe, red apples with one small, slight blemish, sitting on a clean wooden table.

📝 In Action

El servicio en el restaurante fue aceptable.

A2

The service at the restaurant was okay.

Buscamos una solución aceptable para todos.

B1

We are looking for a solution that is acceptable for everyone.

Sus notas en la escuela son aceptables.

A2

His grades at school are satisfactory.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • satisfactorio (satisfactory)
  • pasable (passable)
  • admisible (admissible/allowable)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • socialmente aceptable – socially acceptable
  • nivel aceptable – acceptable level
  • precio aceptable – fair/acceptable price

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "aceptable" in Spanish:

acceptableokaypassablesatisfactory

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: aceptable

Question 1 of 2

Which of these is the correct way to say 'the acceptable meals'?

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👥 Word Family
aceptar(to accept) — Verb
aceptación(acceptance) — Noun
aceptado(accepted) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes
amableresponsableagradable
📚 Etymology

From the Latin 'acceptabilis', which describes something that is 'worthy of being received'. It shares the same roots as the English word 'accept'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: acceptableFrench: acceptable

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'aceptable' sound negative?

Not necessarily, but it can be 'faint praise'. Just like in English, saying a meal was 'acceptable' suggests it wasn't anything special.

How do I say 'unacceptable'?

Just add 'in-' to the front to get 'inaceptable'.