Memorize “Aceptar” conjugations in the Preterite (Past) Tense effortlessly. Our unique loop-based audio helps you absorb verb forms naturally—just like native speakers. Tap to play and start memorizing 10x faster now!

Pro Tip: Play the audio on a loop while reviewing the conjugation chart to naturally absorb the correct forms. Try it now!

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

Why Use Loop-Based Learning

• 🧠 Activates natural language processing in the brain
• 🔄 Makes conjugations feel automatic
• 📝 Reduces mental effort compared to rote memorization
• 💡 Builds fluency through repetition

Unlike traditional methods that rely on memorizing rules and grammar drills, our approach mimics how native speakers naturally acquire language—by hearing patterns repeatedly in context. This activates your brain’s phonological loop, making verb forms feel familiar and automatic.

To learn more about the science behind this technique, read our detailed article: The Neuroscience of Language Learning: How Listening on a Loop Strengthens Your Fluency

Understanding the Preterite (Past) Tense of “Aceptar”

The preterite of aceptar is used to express a specific instance of accepting something in the past, for example Acepté el trabajo ayer (I accepted the job yesterday). This tense emphasizes the moment of acceptance as a completed action.

This is a regular -ar verb that follows the standard preterite conjugation pattern. Its conjugation is straightforward and predictable, making it an excellent example of regular preterite formation.

How to Use Aceptar in the Preterite (Past) Tense

The preterite of aceptar describes a completed action of accepting or agreeing in the past.

To accept: Describes receiving or agreeing to something, for example Acepté el trabajo nuevo (I accepted the new job) or Aceptaron nuestra propuesta (They accepted our proposal).

To acknowledge: Used for recognizing or admitting something, for example Aceptó su error (He/she acknowledged their mistake).

Real Life Examples of Aceptar in the Preterite (Past) Tense

Acepté el trabajo sin dudarlo. (I accepted the job without hesitation.)

Aceptaste la invitación a la fiesta. (You accepted the invitation to the party.)

El comité aceptó la propuesta. (The committee accepted the proposal.)

Aceptamos las condiciones del contrato. (We accepted the contract terms.)

Los estudiantes aceptaron el reto académico. (The students accepted the academic challenge.)

Acepté mis errores y me disculpé. (I accepted my mistakes and apologized.)

Aceptaste el premio con humildad. (You accepted the award with humility.)

La universidad aceptó su solicitud. (The university accepted their application.)

Aceptamos la realidad de la situación. (We accepted the reality of the situation.)

Los jugadores aceptaron la derrota con dignidad. (The players accepted the defeat with dignity.)

Acepté el cambio en mi vida. (I accepted the change in my life.)

Aceptaste el desafío sin miedo. (You accepted the challenge without fear.)

El artista aceptó la crítica constructiva. (The artist accepted the constructive criticism.)

Aceptamos la ayuda ofrecida. (We accepted the help offered.)

Los candidatos aceptaron los resultados. (The candidates accepted the results.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Aceptar (to accept) in the Preterite (Past) Tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

This post covers Latin American Spanish. For Castilian Spanish, click here

Synonyms

The Preterite tense is also known as the Simple Past, Past Simple, Definite Past, Absolute Past, or Past Tense Indicative in English, and as Pretérito Perfecto Simple, Pretérito Indefinido, Pretérito Simple, Pasado Simple, or Pretérito de Indicativo in Spanish.