aceptando
/aθebtando/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for 'accepting' is aceptando.
Aceptando is used to describe the act of agreeing to receive or allow something.
Which one should you use?
While aceptando is the general term, admitiendo is used specifically when the sense is acknowledging a fact or admitting something. If the sense is specifically about giving consent or approving of something, aprobando is the appropriate choice.
How does it change in a sentence?
Aceptando is the present participle (gerund) of the verb aceptar.
How do you pronounce it?
/aθebtando/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word aceptar shares a root with the English word 'except', but they evolved to mean opposite things: one refers to inclusion and the other to exclusion.
- While aceptando is the direct translation for 'accepting', Spanish uses the verb resignarse to describe 'accepting' a fate or a bad situation that cannot be changed.
- If you are 'accepting' an invitation to a party, you might say con gusto rather than just using the verb aceptar, which can sound overly formal or transactional.
Examples in context
- Todos saben que él no es ningún santo. Defendiéndolo, estaríamos aceptando e incentivando sus actitudes.Everyone knows that he's no saint. By defending him, we'd be accepting and encouraging his views.This sentence shows how aceptando can be used when discussing the consequences of defending someone's actions.Tatoeba #1218317 by alexmarcelo, translation #1239272 by Zifre
- El profesor está aceptando solicitudes para el programa de intercambio.The professor is accepting applications for the exchange program.
- La empresa está admitiendo sus errores y está trabajando en soluciones.The company is accepting its mistakes and working on solutions.
- El comité está aprobando las propuestas para el nuevo proyecto.The committee is accepting the proposals for the new project.
- Estamos aceptando nuevas amistades en nuestro grupo de WhatsApp.We are accepting new friends in our WhatsApp group.
- Él está aceptando la oferta de trabajo.He is accepting the job offer.
- Están aceptando donaciones para la escuela.They are accepting donations for the school.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are discussing a job offer.
- LucíaDaniel, ¿estás aceptando el puesto en Madrid?Daniel, are you accepting the position in Madrid?
- DanielSí, ya estoy aceptando los términos del contrato.Yes, I am already accepting the terms of the contract.
- LucíaMe alegra mucho que lo aceptes.I am very glad you are accepting it.
- DanielGracias, Lucía, es una gran oportunidad.Thanks, Lucía, it is a great opportunity.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
