Aceptaron (en. They accepted)

asepˈtaɾon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To take or receive something that is offered or presented.
They accepted the invitation to the party.
Ellos aceptaron la invitación a la fiesta.
To acknowledge the truth or reality of something.
They accepted that they had made a mistake.
Aceptaron que habían cometido un error.
To give consent or agreement.
They accepted the conditions of the contract.
Aceptaron las condiciones del contrato.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'acceptare', meaning to receive.

Common Phrases and Expressions

accept responsibility
Recognize and take on the obligations one has.
aceptar la responsabilidad
accept a deal
Agree with a deal or negotiation.
aceptar un trato
accept a challenge
Be willing to face a challenge.
aceptar un desafío

Related Words

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

Slang Meanings

To agree with something informally.
When I told them I would go to their place, they accepted immediately without thinking.
Cuando le dije que iría a su lugar, aceptaron al instante sin pensarlo.
To accept something without complaints.
They heard the bad news and accepted it as if nothing happened.
Se enteraron de las malas noticias y aceptaron como si nada.