How to Say "took on" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “took on” is “aceptó” — use 'aceptó' when 'took on' refers to accepting a responsibility, a task, or a role..
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VerbA1General
Use 'aceptó' when 'took on' refers to accepting a responsibility, a task, or a role.
Examples
Ella aceptó el premio con una sonrisa.
She took on the award with a smile.
VerbA2Informal
Use 'contrató' when 'took on' means to hire someone for a job.
Examples
Mi jefe contrató a tres personas nuevas el mes pasado.
My boss took on three new people last month.
Aceptó vs. Contrató
Learners often confuse 'aceptó' and 'contrató' because both can relate to 'taking on' something. Remember that 'aceptó' is for responsibilities or tasks, while 'contrató' specifically means to hire people.
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