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acepto

a-SEP-toaˈsepto

acepto means I accept in Spanish (An offer, a gift, a situation).

I accept, I agree

Also: I take, I approve
VerbA1regular ar
A close-up illustration showing two hands. One hand is holding out a small, brightly wrapped gift box, and the other hand is reaching forward to receive it, symbolizing acceptance.
infinitiveaceptar
gerundaceptando
past Participleaceptado

📝 In Action

Acepto el trabajo con mucho gusto.

A1

I accept the job with great pleasure.

Si, acepto las condiciones que me ofreces.

A2

Yes, I accept the conditions you offer me.

Acepto que me equivoqué, pero aprendí la lección.

B1

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

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • acepto la invitaciónI accept the invitation
  • acepto el desafíoI accept the challenge

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

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

imperfect

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

preterite

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

subjunctive

present

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

imperfect

él/ella/ustedaceptara
yoaceptara
aceptaras
ellos/ellas/ustedesaceptaran
nosotrosaceptáramos
vosotrosaceptarais

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "acepto" in Spanish:

i accepti agreei approvei taketook on

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Quick Quiz: acepto

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📚 Etymology

The word comes from the Latin verb *acceptāre*, meaning 'to take' or 'to receive willingly.' It has been used in Spanish with its current meaning since the earliest days of the language.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: aceitoFrench: accepte

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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.