aceptado
/aθebˈtado/
The Spanish word for accepted is aceptado.
aceptado is an adjective used to describe something that is generally approved, believed or recognized. It can also function as a past participle in compound tenses.
Meaning: generally approved, believed, or recognized (adj)
Which one should you use?
While aceptado is the standard term for being accepted, you may use concedido/a in formal contexts where being accepted implies that something has been granted or awarded.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the slang term Guay is used to mean cool or great and can express acceptance or agreement.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, the form must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. The masculine singular form is aceptado, and the feminine singular form is aceptada. For plural nouns, use aceptados for masculine or aceptadas for feminine. The form aceptado can also function as a past participle in compound tenses.
How do you pronounce it?
/aθebˈtado/
Did you know?
- The verb aceptar from which aceptado is derived shares a root with the English word 'except', though in Spanish it focuses exclusively on the act of receiving or agreeing.
- In Spanish, describing a person as aceptable can sometimes be a 'backhanded compliment', implying they are merely 'tolerable' rather than truly 'accepted' or liked.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, if an apology is 'accepted', people may say está perdonado, shifting the focus from the act of acceptance to the act of forgiveness.
Examples in context
- Debiste haber aceptado su consejo.You should have accepted his advice.This sentence shows the use of aceptado regarding advice.Tatoeba #3812237 by cueyayotl, translation #15809 by CM
- Tom negó haber aceptado el soborno.Tom denied that he had accepted the bribe.This sentence uses aceptado in the context of a bribe.Tatoeba #1368420 by marcelostockle, translation #1026507 by CK
- Me alegro de que hayáis aceptado mi oferta.I'm glad you accepted my offer.This sentence uses aceptado to refer to an offer.Tatoeba #6148621 by Shishir, translation #2541909 by CK
- El presupuesto ha sido aceptado por la junta directiva.The budget has been accepted by the board.
- Su solicitud ha sido aprobada por la autoridad competente.Your request has been approved by the competent authority.
- Le fue concedida la beca para estudiar en el extranjero.He/she was granted the scholarship to study abroad.
- ¿Quieres ir al cine esta noche? – De acuerdo.Do you want to go to the movies tonight? – Okay.
- ¿Podemos reunirnos mañana? – Vale, perfecto.Can we meet tomorrow? – Sure, perfect.
- ¿Si te recojo a las 8? – Sí, me parece bien.What if I pick you up at 8? – Yes, that sounds good to me.
- ¿Te vienes a la fiesta? – Vale, guay.Are you coming to the party? – Sure, cool.
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Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are discussing a new scientific theory at a cafe.
- MateoEs un método aceptado por la comunidad.It is a method accepted by the community.
- LucíaSí, es un hecho aceptado.Yes, it is an accepted fact.
- MateoLucía, ¿crees que sea un estándar aceptado?Lucía, do you think it will be an accepted standard?
- LucíaEs muy probable, Mateo.It is very likely, Mateo.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry aceptado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
