Aceptación (en. Acceptance)
/a.sep.taˈθjon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Acceptance is the action of acknowledging and admitting something.
The acceptance of the invitation was immediate.
La aceptación de la invitación fue inmediata.
Acceptance can also refer to approval or agreement with an idea.
Her acceptance of the proposal resulted in a mutual agreement.
Su aceptación de la propuesta resultó en un acuerdo mutuo.
In psychology, acceptance is an important stage of the grieving process.
The acceptance of the fact allowed him to move on.
La aceptación del hecho le permitió seguir adelante.
Etymology
From Latin 'acceptatio', which means 'act of receiving'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
unconditional acceptance
To accept something without reservations or conditions.
aceptación incondicional
reaching acceptance
Process of accepting a situation or truth.
llegar a la aceptación
social acceptance
Recognition and acceptance by society.
aceptación social
Related Words
to accept
Action of admitting or receiving something.
aceptar
accepted
That has been admitted or received.
aceptado
acceptable
That can be accepted, suitable.
aceptable
Slang Meanings
To positively accept something unexpected.
He was a bit lost, but his acceptance of the situation helped him.
Estaba un poco perdido, pero su aceptación de la situación lo ayudó.
To use 'acceptance' as a synonym for tolerance in a social context.
Acceptance in his group was total.
La aceptación en su grupo era total.