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Conjugation Chart of “Aceptar” (to accept) in the Imperfect Tense

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Understanding the Imperfect Tense of “Aceptar”

The Imperfect Tense of aceptar is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, for example, Aceptaba las invitaciones de mis amigos. (I used to accept my friends’ invitations.)

Aceptar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the Imperfect Tense follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

How to Use Aceptar in the Imperfect Tense

The imperfect tense of aceptar is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, as well as descriptions and states of being.

Accepting an offer or invitation: Por ejemplo, cuando era niño, aceptaba todas las invitaciones a fiestas. (When I was a child, I accepted all invitations to parties.)

Agreeing or consenting: Por ejemplo, mi madre siempre aceptaba mis decisiones. (My mother always accepted my decisions.)

Tolerating or putting up with something: Por ejemplo, en aquel entonces aceptaba las bromas pesadas de mis amigos. (Back then, I accepted my friends’ practical jokes.)

Receiving or admitting something: Por ejemplo, la universidad no aceptaba solicitudes tardías. (The university did not accept late applications.)

Believing or acknowledging something as true: Por ejemplo, aceptaba que tenía que estudiar más. (I accepted that I had to study more.)

Colloquial usage (rude): Por ejemplo, ¿aceptabas que tu novia te engañara? (Did you accept your girlfriend cheating on you?)

Real Life Examples of Aceptar in the Imperfect Tense

Yo aceptaba las invitaciones a fiestas, aunque no me gustaban mucho. (I used to accept invitations to parties, even though I didn’t like them very much.)

Ellos aceptaban los regalos con gratitud. (They used to accept gifts with gratitude.)

Nosotros aceptábamos las críticas constructivas de nuestros jefes. (We used to accept constructive criticism from our bosses.)

Tú aceptabas los desafíos con entusiasmo. (You used to accept challenges enthusiastically.)

Vosotros aceptabais las tradiciones familiares sin cuestionarlas. (You all used to accept family traditions without questioning them.)

Ella aceptaba las disculpas sinceras de sus amigos. (She used to accept sincere apologies from her friends.)

Ustedes aceptaban los cambios con flexibilidad. (You all used to accept changes with flexibility.)

Él aceptaba los consejos de sus padres, aunque a veces no estaba de acuerdo. (He used to accept advice from his parents, even though he sometimes disagreed.)

Yo aceptaba los retos en el trabajo con determinación. (I used to accept challenges at work with determination.)

Ellas aceptaban las diferencias culturales con respeto. (They used to accept cultural differences with respect.)

Nosotros aceptábamos las reglas del juego sin discutir. (We used to accept the rules of the game without arguing.)

Tú aceptabas las críticas constructivas con humildad. (You used to accept constructive criticism with humility.)

Vosotros aceptabais las oportunidades de viajar con entusiasmo. (You all used to accept opportunities to travel with enthusiasm.)

Ella aceptaba los cumplidos con modestia. (She used to accept compliments with modesty.)

Ustedes aceptaban las responsabilidades con seriedad. (You all used to accept responsibilities seriously.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Aceptar (to accept) in the Imperfect Tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperfect tense is also known as the Past Imperfect, Descriptive Past, Past Progressive, or Imperfect Indicative in English, and as Pretérito Imperfecto, Copretérito, Imperfecto de Indicativo, or Pasado Descriptivo in Spanish.