Sí, acepto
formal, wedding
At a Spanish speaking wedding the couple answers Sí, acepto or Sí, quiero. Both mean "yes, I accept" or "yes, I want", and which one you hear depends on the ceremony.
Meaning: wedding vow answer (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Sí, acepto | formal, wedding |
| Sí, quiero | formal, wedding |
The officiant asks whether you accept the other person, and you answer with one of these short phrases. The word Sí is part of the answer.
Which one should you use?
Sí, acepto is closer to "I accept" and is very common in Latin America. Sí, quiero is also widely used, especially in Spain.
Did you know?
- A typical Spanish wedding vow question begins with ¿Aceptas…?, which matches the answer Sí, acepto.
Examples in context
- Sí, quiero.I do.
- Yo, Carlos, te acepto como esposa.I, Carlos, take you as my wife.
Example conversation
In a church wedding the priest speaks to Marcos and Elena.
- SacerdoteMarcos, ¿aceptas a Elena como esposa?Marcos, do you take Elena as your wife?
- MarcosSí, acepto.I do.
