How to Say "agreed to" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “agreed to” is “aceptó” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Ella aceptó el premio con una sonrisa.
She accepted the award with a smile.
Mi jefe aceptó la renuncia de Juan ayer.
My boss accepted Juan's resignation yesterday.
Usted aceptó las condiciones antes de firmar el contrato.
You (formal) accepted the conditions before signing the contract.
A Completed Action
This form, 'aceptó,' is the simple past tense (called the preterite). It tells you that the action started and finished at a specific point in the past, like accepting an offer yesterday.
The Accent Mark
The accent mark on the 'ó' is essential! It shows that the stress falls strongly on the last syllable, which is typical for the 'él/ella/usted' form in the simple past tense.
Confusing Past Tenses
Mistake: “Using 'aceptaba' when you mean 'aceptó'.”
Correction: 'Aceptó' means the action finished (e.g., 'She accepted the gift'). 'Aceptaba' means the action was ongoing or habitual in the past (e.g., 'She used to accept all gifts').
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