acepto
/aθebto/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I accept" is translated into Spanish as acepto.
The phrase acepto is used to express agreement with a proposal, the acceptance of a gift or the admission of a fact or fault.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, it is common to say Vale, lo acepto to express acceptance in an informal context. In some Latin American countries, people say Acepto con gusto to express acceptance with enthusiasm.
How does it change in a sentence?
acepto is the first-person singular present indicative of the verb aceptar.
How do you pronounce it?
/aθebto/
Did you know?
- The verb aceptar is a cognate of the English 'accept', but it is also related to the word capacidad, meaning 'capacity', as both stem from the Latin root for taking or holding something.
- In Spanish, using acepto to admit a mistake can sound like you are negotiating a contract. To sound more sincere when accepting a fault, speakers typically use admitir instead.
- When accepting a dare or a bet, Spanish speakers often bypass the verb aceptar entirely. They instead use the word ¡Hecho!, which literally means 'Done'.
Examples in context
- Acepto, pero sólo bajo una condición.I accept, but only under one condition.This sentence shows how to use acepto when adding a condition.Tatoeba #1235214 by marcelostockle, translation #1826 by brauliobezerra
- Lo acepto.I accept that.This sentence shows how to use acepto to refer to a specific object or situation.Tatoeba #11858000 by Eremon, translation #2245594 by CK
- Te acepto.I accept you.This sentence shows how to use acepto when accepting a person.Tatoeba #11861292 by Eremon, translation #7274413 by awkwardcultism
- El puesto de trabajo ofrecido es una gran oportunidad. Acepto con gratitud.The job position offered is a great opportunity. I accept with gratitude.
- La propuesta presentada es excelente. Estoy de acuerdo en seguir adelante.The proposal presented is excellent. I agree to move forward.
- ¿Quieres ser mi pareja en el baile? Sí, acepto.Do you want to be my dance partner? Yes, I accept.
- ¿Podemos reunirnos mañana para hablar de nuestro proyecto? Claro, estoy de acuerdo.Can we meet tomorrow to talk about our project? Of course, I agree.
- ¿Te gustaría unirte a nuestra celebración? ¡Acepto con gusto!Would you like to join our celebration? I accept with pleasure!
- 17 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro offers Elena a job proposal in a cafe.
- ElenaAcepto el trabajo, gracias.I accept the job, thank you.
- Alejandro¡Qué bueno! Empezamos el lunes.That's great! We start on Monday.
- Elena¿A qué hora llego?What time should I arrive?
- AlejandroA las nueve, Elena.At nine, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
