Acceder (en. Access)

/ak.se.ˈðeɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To consent to something or accept a request.
I decided to accept their offer to work together.
Decidí acceder a su oferta para trabajar juntos.
To enter or arrive at a place, especially when it is restricted.
The researchers managed to access confidential information.
Los investigadores lograron acceder a información confidencial.
To have access to a system or place.
I need a password to be able to access the Wi-Fi.
Necesito una contraseña para poder acceder al Wi-Fi.

Etymology

From Latin accedere, which means 'to approach' or 'to enter'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to access the request
To accept or consent to something that has been requested.
acceder a la petición
to access the information
To enter or be able to obtain data or details that are restricted.
acceder a la información
to access a place
To physically enter a specific space.
acceder a un lugar

Related Words

access
Permission to enter or use something.
acceso
to accept
To give consent to something.
aceptar
agreement
Consent or pact between parties.
acuerdo

Slang Meanings

To obtain access informally.
I managed to access the club without an invitation.
Logré acceder al club sin invitación.
To access online resources using unconventional methods.
I used a VPN to access restricted content.
Usé un VPN para acceder a contenido restringido.