The Subjunctive Mood of Aceptar is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty, for example: Espero que aceptes mi invitación. (I hope you accept my invitation.)

Aceptar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the Present Subjunctive follow the standard pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Aceptar (to accept) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

Aceptar generally means to accept or agree to something, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To accept or agree: for example, Es importante que aceptes las condiciones del contrato. (It’s important that you accept the terms of the contract.)

To admit or allow: for example, No acepten que nadie entre sin permiso. (Don’t allow anyone to enter without permission.)

To tolerate or put up with: for example, Aunque no me guste, tendré que aceptar que mi hijo se case con ella. (Even if I don’t like it, I’ll have to accept that my son marries her.)

To welcome or receive gladly: for example, Aceptemos las críticas constructivas con humildad. (Let’s accept constructive criticism with humility.)

To take or assume (a role or responsibility): for example, Si aceptes ser el capitán del equipo, tendrás que trabajar duro. (If you accept being the team captain, you’ll have to work hard.)

To consent or give permission (colloquial): for example, ¿Aceptes que vaya a la fiesta o no? (Do you accept/allow me to go to the party or not?)

Examples

Examples of Aceptar in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que mi hijo acepte la oferta de trabajo. (I hope my son accepts the job offer.)

Es importante que aceptemos las diferencias culturales. (It’s important that we accept cultural differences.)

Ojalá que acepten mi solicitud de visa. (I hope they accept my visa application.)

Aunque no estés de acuerdo, te recomiendo que aceptes las críticas con humildad. (Even if you don’t agree, I recommend you accept criticism with humility.)

Para tener éxito, es necesario que aceptes los retos con actitud positiva. (To be successful, it’s necessary that you accept challenges with a positive attitude.)

Mis padres insisten en que acepte la herencia familiar. (My parents insist that I accept the family inheritance.)

Dudo que mi jefe acepte mi renuncia tan fácilmente. (I doubt my boss will accept my resignation so easily.)

Es una lástima que no acepten pagos con tarjeta en ese restaurante. (It’s a shame they don’t accept card payments at that restaurant.)

Sugiero que aceptemos la invitación a la boda, sería una falta de respeto rechazarla. (I suggest we accept the wedding invitation, it would be disrespectful to decline it.)

Aunque cueste, es mejor que aceptes la realidad tal como es. (Although it’s difficult, it’s better that you accept reality as it is.)

¿Crees que tu hermano acepte mi propuesta de negocio? (Do you think your brother will accept my business proposal?)

Independientemente de lo que pienses, acepten las consecuencias de sus actos. (Regardless of what you think, accept the consequences of your actions.)

Ojalá que el comité acepte mi solicitud de beca. (I hope the committee accepts my scholarship application.)

Es fundamental que aceptéis las normas de convivencia. (It’s essential that you accept the community rules.)

Quiero que aceptes mi amistad, aunque hayamos tenido diferencias. (I want you to accept my friendship, even though we’ve had differences.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Aceptar (to accept) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.