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    Aceptando (en. Accepting)

    /asepˈtando/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Giving consent to something.
    He was accepting the job offer.
    Estaba aceptando la oferta de trabajo.
    Receiving with contentment.
    She feels happier accepting her situation.
    Se siente más feliz aceptando su situación.
    Collecting something that is given to you.
    She was accepting the gift with a smile.
    Ella estaba aceptando el regalo con una sonrisa.

    Etymology

    It comes from the verb "aceptar," which in turn comes from the Latin 'acceptare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    accepting the facts
    Acknowledging the reality of a situation.
    aceptando los hechos
    accepting criticism
    Receiving opinions or judgments about something done.
    aceptando críticas
    accepting help
    Allowing oneself to receive assistance from others.
    aceptando ayuda

    Related Words

    accept
    Verb that means to give consent.
    aceptar
    acceptance
    The action of accepting or receiving something.
    aceptación
    acceptable
    That which can be accepted.
    aceptable

    Slang Meanings

    To accept something without complaint.
    The guy told him it was a bad deal, but he was accepting it as if nothing happened.
    El tipo le dijo que era un mal negocio, pero él estaba aceptando como si nada.
    To accept reality in a resigned manner.
    After so many problems, he was left just accepting what was his lot.
    Después de tantos problemas, solo le quedó aceptando lo que le tocaba.