accettare
accept
In Italian, the word 'accettare' is used to express the act of accepting something. It is a verb that is used in the same way as 'accept' in English. For example, 'I accept your invitation' would translate to 'Accetto il tuo invito.'
Example sentences using: accettare
Devi accettare le conseguenze delle tue azioni
You have to accept the consequences of your actions
This sentence uses 'accettare' in a context referring to acknowledging and taking responsibility for the outcomes of one's own actions, as in when one does something and it has an effect, positive or negative, they have to accept it.
Non posso accettare questo regalo
I cannot accept this gift
The phrase uses 'accettare' to express the act of receiving something willingly, in this case, a gift. It is a standard usage similar to English, but in this sentence, it is used negatively to convey the speaker's unwillingness or inability to accept the gift.
Spero che tu possa accettare le mie scuse
I hope that you can accept my apologies
In this phrase, 'accettare' is used in a context of hoping that someone will accept, i.e., receive in a positive manner, an apology that the speaker is offering. It suggests a sense of contrition from the speaker and a desire for reconciliation.