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How to Say "i accept" in Spanish

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acepto

/a-SEP-to//aˈsepto/

verbA1general
Use 'acepto' when you are agreeing to an offer, a gift, or a general situation.
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.

Examples

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.

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.

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!

admito

ahd-MEE-toh/aðˈmito/

verbA2general
Use 'admito' when you are allowing someone to enter a place or join a group, often implying a level of control or exclusivity.
A friendly person opening a wide garden gate, allowing another person entry into the garden.

Examples

Yo solo admito a mis amigos en mi casa.

I only allow my friends into my house.

Si firmo el contrato, admito las nuevas condiciones.

If I sign the contract, I accept the new conditions.

La universidad dice que admito a cien estudiantes este año.

The university says I accept one hundred students this year. (Used in a formal capacity by an administrator)

Direct Object

When 'admito' means 'to allow entry,' the thing or person being allowed in (the direct object) comes right after the verb: 'Admito [a la persona/cosa].'

asumo

ah-SOO-moh/aˈsumo/

verbB2general
Use 'asumo' when you are acknowledging and taking responsibility for a difficult reality, consequence, or situation.
A character stands calmly next to a small fallen tree, holding a shovel, accepting the difficult task of cleaning up the consequence.

Examples

Finalmente, asumo que no puedo cambiar el pasado.

Finally, I accept that I cannot change the past.

Asumo las consecuencias de lo que dije.

I accept the consequences of what I said.

Focus on Internal Acceptance

This sense of 'asumo' describes an internal mental process of coming to terms with something, not just a physical act of taking it.

Choosing Between 'Acepto' and 'Admito'

Learners often confuse 'acepto' and 'admito' because both can relate to 'allowing' something. Remember that 'acepto' is for agreement (accepting an offer), while 'admito' is for granting entry or permission to a person or group.

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