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acepto

a-SEP-to

verbA1regular ar

I accept?An offer, a gift, a situation,I agree?A proposal or condition

Also:I take?Responsibility or blame,I approve?A plan or decision

Quick Reference

infinitiveaceptar

gerundaceptando

past Participleaceptado

📝 In Action

Acepto el trabajo con mucho gusto.

I accept the job with great pleasure.

Si, acepto las condiciones que me ofreces.

Yes, I accept the conditions you offer me.

Acepto que me equivoqué, pero aprendí la lección.

I accept that I made a mistake, but I learned the lesson.

Word Connections

Synonyms

admito (I admit)
apruebo (I approve)

Antonyms

rechazo (I reject)
niego (I deny)

Common Collocations

acepto la invitación – I accept the invitation
acepto el desafío – I accept the challenge

💡 Grammar Points

The 'I' Form

Acepto is the 'yo' (I) form in the present tense. It is used for actions you are doing right now or habitually.

A Regular Verb

Acepto comes from the -ar verb 'aceptar.' This verb is regular, meaning its endings follow the standard, easy-to-remember pattern.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Sound-alike Confusion

Mistake: "Using 'excepto' instead of 'acepto'."

Correction: 'Excepto' means 'except' (like 'todos excepto yo'). 'Acepto' is the verb 'I accept.' They sound similar but are very different!

⭐ Usage Tips

Quick Affirmation

You can use 'acepto' alone, especially in formal situations or when confirming a proposal, just like saying 'I accept' or 'I do' in English.

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustedacepta

yoacepto

túaceptas

ellos/ellas/ustedesaceptan

nosotrosaceptamos

vosotrosaceptáis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedaceptaba

yoaceptaba

túaceptabas

ellos/ellas/ustedesaceptaban

nosotrosaceptábamos

vosotrosaceptabais

preterite

él/ella/ustedaceptó

yoacepté

túaceptaste

ellos/ellas/ustedesaceptaron

nosotrosaceptamos

vosotrosaceptasteis

subjunctive

present

él/ella/ustedacepte

yoacepte

túaceptes

ellos/ellas/ustedesacepten

nosotrosaceptemos

vosotrosaceptéis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedaceptara

yoaceptara

túaceptaras

ellos/ellas/ustedesaceptaran

nosotrosaceptáramos

vosotrosaceptarais

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✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: acepto

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'acepto'?

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Word Family

aceptar(to accept) - verb

aceptación(acceptance) - noun

aceptable(acceptable) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'acepto' formal or informal?

It is a neutral and standard verb form, suitable for all situations, from casual conversations to signing important documents.

What is the difference between 'acepto' and 'admito'?

Both mean 'I accept,' but 'admito' (I admit) is usually used when acknowledging something difficult or unpleasant, like a mistake or a truth. 'Acepto' is used for receiving offers or agreeing to terms.