admitiendo
/admitjendo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "admitting" is translated into Spanish as admitiendo.
admitiendo is used to express the act of admitting or acknowledging something.
How does it change in a sentence?
admitiendo is the gerund form of the verb admitir, and it is used to express an ongoing action of admitting or acknowledging something.
How do you pronounce it?
/admitjendo/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the gerund admitiendo cannot be used as a noun. While an English speaker can say 'Admitting it was hard', a Spanish speaker must say el hecho de admitirlo or admitir que, using the infinitive instead.
- While admitiendo refers to acknowledging a truth, if you want to say someone is being 'admitted' into a club or a hospital, Spanish often uses ingresar instead.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, admitir a fault is seen as a sign of 'humildad' (humility), which is a highly valued social trait. Acknowledging a mistake is often the first step to restoring social harmony.
Examples in context
- Estamos admitiendo nuevos estudiantes en la universidad.We are admitting new students to the university.
- La compañía está aceptando su responsabilidad en el accidente.The company is admitting its responsibility in the accident.
- Reconozco que cometí un error y asumo las consecuencias.I admit that I made a mistake and I take responsibility for the consequences.
- No puedo evitar confesar que me gusta mucho el chocolate.I can't help but admit that I really like chocolate.
- Reconozco que me equivoqué y ahora me siento arrepentido.I admit that I was wrong, and now I feel regretful.
- No tengo problema en admitir que me equivoqué, eso me hace humano.I have no problem admitting that I was wrong. It makes me human.
- Él está admitiendo su error.He is admitting his mistake.
- Estás admitiendo que tienes miedo.You are admitting that you are afraid.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are talking about a secret.
- DanielDaniel, ¿por qué no lo dices?Daniel, why don't you say it?
- ElenaLo estoy admitiendo ahora mismo, Elena.I am admitting it right now, Elena.
- DanielMe alegra que estés admitiendo el hecho.I'm glad you are admitting the fact.
- ElenaSí, era lo mejor para nosotros.Yes, it was the best thing for us.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
