Accedí

Accedí is the first-person singular preterite indicative form of the Spanish verb acceder. It marks a completed action in the past and can express two main ideas depending on context: gaining access to something (a system, document, or physical space) or consenting to something (agreeing to a proposal or request).

Etymology and senses: acceder derives from Latin accēdere, meaning to approach or come toward. In modern Spanish, the verb has two related but distinct senses: to access or enter (to obtain entry to a system, file, or place) and to assent or agree (to yield to a proposal). The sense used is determined by the object introduced with the preposition a (acceder a).

Grammatical notes: acceder is a regular -er verb. Preterite forms are: yo accedí, tú accediste, él/ella/Ud. accedió, nosotros accedimos, vosotros accedisteis, ellos/ellas/Uds. accedieron.

Usage considerations: In technological contexts, acceder commonly means to gain access, such as privilegios, cuentas, or archivos. In formal or legal contexts, it can mean to consent to a demand or condition, often followed by a or a cláusula. Distinguishing between these senses relies on context rather than form.

Examples:

- Ayer accedí al portal con mis credenciales.

- El comité accedió a la petición tras revisar los términos.

Related forms: acceder (infinitive), acceso (noun), accesible (adjective). See also terms related to entry, permission, and consent.