accettato
The English word "accepted" is translated into Italian as accettato.
The adjective accettato is used to describe something that is generally approved, believed or recognized.
Meaning: generally approved, believed, or recognized (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word accettato is derived from the verb accettare, meaning "to accept".
Which one should you use?
While accettato is the standard term, you may use Approvato when confirming the acceptance of an official document or an agreement. For informal situations among friends, you can use D'accordo to mean "agreed".
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, accettato must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use accettato for the masculine singular, accettata for the feminine singular, accettati for the masculine plural and accettate for the feminine plural.
Did you know?
- While accettato means 'accepted', the word accetta refers to a small hatchet or hand axe. The two words are completely unrelated despite looking nearly identical to a learner.
- If you want to say someone is 'accepted' into a social circle or a group, Italians often use the verb essere accolto, which literally means 'to be welcomed'.
- In Italian sports or competitions, if an athlete's record is 'accepted' or validated, they might use the term omologato, which shares a root with 'homologation'.
Examples in context
- Ho accettato la sfida.I accepted the challenge.This sentence shows the use of accettato with a challenge.Tatoeba #3480059 by Guybrush88, translation #3825822 by CK
- Ha accettato i regali.You accepted the gifts.This sentence shows the use of accettato with gifts.Tatoeba #3831793 by Guybrush88, translation #6673066 by thegui
- Ha accettato il lavoro.He accepted the job.This sentence shows the use of accettato with a job.Tatoeba #1264117 by Guybrush88, translation #290850 by CK
- La mia disponibilità è confermata per la data richiesta.My availability is confirmed for the requested date.
- Ho il piacere di confermare la mia accettazione all'invito.I have the pleasure to confirm my acceptance of the invitation.
- Sono d'accordo con la proposta che hai fatto.I agree with the proposal you made.
- Va bene, ci vediamo domani alle 15:00.Okay, see you tomorrow at 3:00 PM.
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Example conversation
Francesco and Giulia are discussing a new rule at their office.
- FrancescoPensi che il nuovo regolamento sia accettato?Do you think the new regulation is accepted?
- GiuliaSì, sembra un piano accettato dai colleghi.Yes, it seems like a plan accepted by the colleagues.
- FrancescoGiulia, sei sicura che tutti siano d'accordo?Giulia, are you sure everyone agrees?
- GiuliaSì, è un cambiamento ormai accettato.Yes, it is a change that is now accepted.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
