aceptado
“aceptado” means “accepted” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
accepted, approved
Also: admissible, current
📝 In Action
El plan fue aceptado por todos los miembros del equipo.
A2The plan was accepted by all the team members.
Su comportamiento no es generalmente aceptado en este ambiente.
B1His behavior is not generally accepted in this environment.
La solicitud fue aceptada, puedes empezar la próxima semana.
A2The application was accepted, you can start next week.
accepted
📝 In Action
Nunca he aceptado dinero de extraños.
B1I have never accepted money from strangers.
Ellos ya habían aceptado el riesgo antes de empezar.
B2They had already accepted the risk before starting.
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Quick Quiz: aceptado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'aceptado' correctly as an adjective?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin verb *acceptāre*, which meant 'to receive' or 'to take willingly.' The Spanish word 'aceptado' simply describes something that has been received or approved.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (around 13th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'aceptado' and 'aceptada'?
They are the masculine and feminine forms of the adjective 'accepted'. You use 'aceptado' when the thing being described is masculine (El acuerdo fue aceptado) and 'aceptada' when it is feminine (La propuesta fue aceptada).
Can I use 'aceptado' without 'ser' or 'haber'?
Yes! When 'aceptado' is used alone, it usually means 'accepted' or 'approved' and acts as a regular adjective, like saying 'un riesgo aceptado' (an accepted risk).