How to Say "confesses" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “confesses” is “admite” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
verbA2
owning up to a mistake
Examples
Él admite que cometió un error.
He admits that he made a mistake.
Ella no admite ninguna culpa.
She doesn't admit any guilt.
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).
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.
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