acéptalo
/aθebtalo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "deal with it" can be translated into Spanish as acéptalo.
This expression is used to tell someone to accept an unpleasant situation that cannot be changed. While the English phrase can imply managing or solving a problem, the Spanish translation acéptalo focuses more literally on the act of accepting the reality of a situation.
Which one should you use?
Depending on the context, other forms may be more appropriate. If you want to suggest someone should endure or bear an annoying or difficult situation, use aguántalo. For a more formal approach, you can use Resuélvalo (resolve it), Enfréntese a ello (face it) or Acéptelo y continúe (accept it and move on). For a friendly way to tell someone to get over a minor issue, use Supéralo.
How do you pronounce it?
/aθebtalo/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, aguántalo is closely linked to the cultural concept of 'aguante', which describes a specific kind of gritty, stoic endurance in the face of adversity.
- The phrase acéptalo can be accompanied by a shrug or a palm-up gesture in many Spanish-speaking cultures to signal that the situation is completely out of one's hands.
- If you use the verb superar to say supéralo, you are using a word that also means 'to surpass' or 'to exceed' a limit. This adds a layer of personal growth to the phrase, implying the person must rise above the obstacle.
Examples in context
- Enfréntese a ello y busque una solución de manera profesional.Face it and seek a professional solution.
- ¡Supéralo, no es para tanto!Get over it, it's not a big deal!
- Por favor, soluciónelo lo antes posible.Please deal with it as soon as possible.
- No es justo, pero acéptalo.It's not fair, but deal with it.
- Las reglas son así, acéptalo.These are the rules, deal with it.
- Ya no hay marcha atrás, acéptalo.There is no turning back, deal with it.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are arguing about a new office policy.
- DanielEl jefe cambió el horario de nuevo.The boss changed the schedule again.
- MaríaEs una molestia, pero acéptalo.It is a nuisance, but deal with it.
- DanielNo me gusta nada este cambio.I don't like this change at all.
- MaríaNo podemos hacer nada, Daniel.There is nothing we can do, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
