Aceptaba (en. Accepted)

/asepˈtaβa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To assume or receive something that is offered or given.
She accepted the terms of the contract without hesitation.
Ella aceptaba las condiciones del contrato sin dudar.
To recognize something as true or valid.
He accepted that he had made a mistake.
Él aceptaba que había cometido un error.
To tolerate or allow a situation.
He accepted his behavior because he was his friend.
Aceptaba su comportamiento porque era su amigo.

Etymology

From the verb aceptar, from Latin 'acceptare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

accept the challenge
To take on a challenge.
aceptar el reto
accept the consequences
To acknowledge and deal with the results of an action.
aceptar las consecuencias
accept someone as they are
To accept a person without trying to change them.
aceptar a alguien como es

Related Words

accept
To take or receive something.
aceptar
acceptance
The action of accepting.
aceptación
acceptable
That can be accepted.
aceptable

Slang Meanings

To agree with something.
I accepted that this was the best option.
Yo aceptaba que esa era la mejor opción.
To consent to something informally.
He accepted that they could go out for dinner.
Él aceptaba que se podía salir a cenar.