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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, Yo aceptaba las invitaciones de mis amigos a salir. (I used to accept my friends’ invitations to go out.)

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.

To accept or agree to something: Por ejemplo, Siempre aceptaba las invitaciones de mis amigos. (I always accepted my friends’ invitations.)

To tolerate or put up with something: Por ejemplo, No aceptaba las bromas pesadas de mi hermano. (I didn’t tolerate my brother’s mean jokes.)

To admit or let someone in: Por ejemplo, El portero no aceptaba a nadie sin entrada. (The doorman didn’t let anyone in without a ticket.)

To receive or take something offered: Por ejemplo, Aceptaba todos los regalos con gusto. (I accepted all gifts gladly.)

To hire or take on someone (colloquial): Por ejemplo, La empresa aceptaba a cualquier persona con experiencia. (The company hired anyone with experience.)

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.)

Mis padres aceptaban mis decisiones con respeto. (My parents accepted my decisions respectfully.)

Ella aceptaba los regalos con gratitud. (She accepted gifts gratefully.)

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

Ellos aceptaban las disculpas sinceras. (They accepted sincere apologies.)

Tú aceptabas los desafíos con valentía. (You used to accept challenges bravely.)

Él aceptaba las reglas del juego sin protestar. (He accepted the rules of the game without complaining.)

Ustedes aceptaban los cambios con flexibilidad. (You all accepted changes with flexibility.)

Yo aceptaba las sugerencias de mis amigos de buena gana. (I willingly accepted suggestions from my friends.)

Ellas aceptaban los cumplidos con humildad. (They accepted compliments humbly.)

Nosotros aceptábamos las diferencias culturales con respeto. (We accepted cultural differences respectfully.)

Tú aceptabas las críticas constructivas sin enojarte. (You accepted constructive criticism without getting angry.)

Él aceptaba las responsabilidades con madurez. (He accepted responsibilities maturely.)

Ustedes aceptaban los retos con entusiasmo. (You all accepted challenges enthusiastically.)

Ellos aceptaban las derrotas con gracia. (They accepted defeats gracefully.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Aceptar (to accept) in the Imperfect Tense (Latin American 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.