Admite (en. Admits)

/adˈmite/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To accept or allow something to happen or exist.
The committee accepts new proposals every month.
El comité admite nuevas propuestas cada mes.
To acknowledge the truth of something.
He admits that he made a mistake in the report.
Él admite que cometió un error en el informe.
To grant entry to people or things.
The museum admits visitors of all ages.
El museo admite visitantes de todas las edades.

Etymology

From Latin 'admittere', which means 'to let in'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

admits for processing
When a request or petition is accepted to be considered.
admite a trámite
admits evidence
When evidence is allowed to be presented in a trial.
admite evidencia
not open to discussion
When something is so clear that it cannot be debated.
no admite discusión

Related Words

admission
The act of accepting or allowing entry.
admisión
to admit
A verbal form that indicates the action of admitting.
admitir
permission
Authorization to do something.
permiso

Slang Meanings

To accept a difficult situation.
After thinking about it, he admits that he needs help.
Después de pensarlo, admite que necesita ayuda.
To acknowledge an uncomfortable truth.
Although it was hard for him, he finally admits that he is not perfect.
Aunque le costó, finalmente admite que no es perfecto.