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How to Say "i agree" in Spanish

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acepto

/a-SEP-to//aˈsepto/

verbA1formal
Use 'acepto' when you are formally accepting an offer, a proposal, a job, or a condition.
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 tu oferta de matrimonio.

I accept your marriage proposal.

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!

acuerdo

/ah-KWEHR-doh//aˈkweɾ.ðo/

verbB1
Use 'acuerdo' when you are expressing that you share someone else's opinion or have reached a mutual decision.
A person standing at a fork in the road, pointing confidently down one path, showing a decision has been made.

Examples

Estoy de acuerdo contigo en que necesitamos más tiempo.

I agree with you that we need more time.

Acuerdo contigo en que debemos empezar ya.

I agree with you that we should start now.

Si todos están listos, yo acuerdo el plan.

If everyone is ready, I approve the plan.

The 'Boot' Verb Change

'Acordar' is a 'stem-changing' verb. Notice how the 'o' changes to 'ue' for most forms (acuerdo, acuerdas) but not for 'nosotros' or 'vosotros' (acordamos, acordáis). This pattern looks like a boot or shoe!

'Acordar' vs. 'Acordarse de'

Mistake: “Mixing up 'agreeing' with 'remembering'. Saying 'Yo acuerdo tu nombre' when you mean 'I remember your name'.”

Correction: Use 'acordar' to mean 'to agree' or 'to decide'. To say 'remember', you need the full phrase 'acordarse de algo'. The correct way is 'Yo me acuerdo de tu nombre'.

Choosing between 'acepto' and 'acuerdo'

Learners often confuse 'acepto' and 'acuerdo' by using 'acepto' when they mean to express shared opinion. Remember, 'acepto' is for accepting something offered, while 'acuerdo' is for agreeing with someone's viewpoint or decision.

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