Aceptar (en. Accept)

/aθepˈtaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To take or receive something that is offered.
I decided to accept the job offer.
Decidí aceptar la oferta de trabajo.
To acknowledge the existence of something.
It is important to accept the reality of the situation.
Es importante aceptar la realidad de la situación.
To consent to something.
She accepted the terms of the contract.
Ella aceptó las condiciones del contrato.

Etymology

From Latin 'acceptāre', which means 'to receive' or 'to welcome'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

accept the conditions
Agreeing with the terms established in an agreement.
aceptar las condiciones
accept an apology
Acknowledging and forgiving an offense.
aceptar una disculpa
accept a challenge
Agreeing to face a challenge.
aceptar un reto

Related Words

acceptance
Action of accepting.
aceptación
welcome
To receive someone or something with pleasure.
acogida
admit
To allow the entry of something or someone.
admitir

Slang Meanings

To accept something without questioning.
He accepts everything the boss says.
Él acepta todo lo que dice el jefe.
To raise no objections.
She has no problems, she accepts without a word.
Ella no tiene problemas, acepta sin chistar.