aceitar

Senses

1. 1.

   to accept

   to agree to take, receive, or allow something offered

2. 2.

   to consent

   to give approval or agreement to a proposal, request, or condition

3. 3.

   to tolerate

   to endure or put up with something unwelcome or difficult

4. 4.

   to acknowledge

   to recognize or admit the truth or validity of something

Examples

• "Ele aceitou o emprego sem hesitar."

  He accepted the job without hesitation.

• "Você aceita um café?"

  Will you have a coffee? (Would you accept a coffee?)

• "Não aceito desculpas fracas para o seu atraso."

  I don't accept weak excuses for your lateness.

Usage

Highly common verb in everyday Brazilian Portuguese. Often followed by a noun (aceitar proposta, aceitar convite) or infinitive (aceitar fazer algo). The negative form "não aceitar" is very frequent in assertive contexts. Can range from formal professional settings to casual conversation.