admite
/ad-MEE-teh/
admits
Admitir: The child admits that they broke the jar.
admite(verb)
admits
?telling the truth or acknowledging a fact
confesses
?owning up to a mistake
📝 In Action
Él admite que cometió un error.
A2He admits that he made a mistake.
Ella no admite ninguna culpa.
B1She doesn't admit any guilt.
💡 Grammar Points
Who are we talking about?
The form 'admite' is used when talking about 'he,' 'she,' 'it,' or when addressing 'you' formally (usted).
Giving a Command
You can also use 'admite' as a friendly command to tell someone 'Admit it!' (tú form).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Admitir vs. Aceptar
Mistake: "Using 'aceptar' for confessing a secret."
Correction: Use 'admite' when you are acknowledging a truth; use 'acepta' when you are receiving a gift or an invitation.
⭐ Usage Tips
The 'que' connection
When 'admite' is followed by a statement, always use 'que' (e.g., 'Admite que...').
Admitir: The usher admits the guests into the event.
admite(verb)
allows/accepts
?permitting entry or belonging
permits
?possibility or rules
📝 In Action
Este club no admite a menores de edad.
A2This club does not allow minors.
La situación no admite más demoras.
B2The situation permits no further delays.
💡 Grammar Points
Capacity and Rules
Use 'admite' to describe what a rule or a space can handle or allow.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: admite
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence means 'The hotel allows dogs'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'admite' a common word?
Yes, it is very common in both spoken and written Spanish for acknowledging truths or stating rules.
Can 'admite' mean 'to let someone into a room'?
Generally, yes. It refers to 'allowing entry' either physically into a place or metaphorically into a group.