Inklingo

aceptas

ah-sep-tahsaˈθep.tas

aceptas means you accept in Spanish (informal singular statement).

you accept, do you accept

Also: you agree to
VerbA1regular ar
A brightly colored illustration showing a young person, smiling happily, extending their hand forward to receive a small, wrapped gift being offered to them, symbolizing the act of acceptance.
past Participleaceptado
gerundaceptando
infinitiveaceptar

📝 In Action

¿Aceptas mi ayuda con la tarea?

A1

Do you accept my help with the homework?

Si aceptas el trato, firmamos ahora.

A2

If you accept the deal, we sign now.

Sé que no es fácil, pero aceptas el desafío.

B1

I know it's not easy, but you accept the challenge.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • admites (you admit)
  • recibes (you receive)

Antonyms

  • rechazas (you reject)
  • niegas (you deny)

Common Collocations

  • aceptas el retoyou accept the challenge
  • aceptas la invitaciónyou accept the invitation

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

nosotrosaceptamos
aceptas
él/ella/ustedacepta
yoacepto
vosotrosaceptáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesaceptan

imperfect

nosotrosaceptábamos
aceptabas
él/ella/ustedaceptaba
yoaceptaba
vosotrosaceptabais
ellos/ellas/ustedesaceptaban

preterite

nosotrosaceptamos
aceptaste
él/ella/ustedaceptó
yoacepté
vosotrosaceptasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesaceptaron

subjunctive

present

nosotrosaceptemos
aceptes
él/ella/ustedacepte
yoacepte
vosotrosaceptéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesacepten

imperfect

nosotrosaceptáramos/aceptásemos
aceptaras/aceptases
él/ella/ustedaceptara/aceptase
yoaceptara/aceptase
vosotrosaceptarais/aceptaseis
ellos/ellas/ustedesaceptaran/aceptasen

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: aceptas

Question 1 of 1

Which of these sentences correctly uses the formal 'you' form instead of 'aceptas'?

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👥 Word Family
🎵 Rhymes
cantashablas
📚 Etymology

Comes from the Latin verb *acceptāre*, which means 'to take, receive, or take willingly.' The Spanish word kept the core meaning of receiving something willingly, whether it's an object, an idea, or an offer.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: acceptPortuguese: aceitas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'aceptas' and 'acepta'?

'Aceptas' means 'you accept' when speaking to a friend, child, or someone you know well (tú form). 'Acepta' means 'he/she accepts,' or 'you accept' when speaking formally to an older person or stranger (usted form).