Aceptarlas

Aceptarlas is the infinitive form of the Spanish verb aceptar with the feminine plural direct object pronoun las attached, meaning “to accept them.” It refers to feminine plural nouns previously mentioned or understood in the context. This clitic-attached infinitive is common in Spanish and can function as a noun phrase, a verbal complement, or part of a periphrasis with another verb.

Grammar and usage details: In Spanish, direct object clitics such as las are attached to non-finite verb forms like the infinitive, gerund, or affirmative commands. Therefore, an example is aceptarlas (to accept them). When a finite verb precedes the infinitive, the pronoun can still attach to the infinitive: voy a aceptarlas or quiero aceptarlas. The infinitive form can also act as the subject of a sentence: Aceptarlas fue difícil. If the reference changes to masculine plural nouns, the pronoun would be los, yielding aceptarlos.

Variations and related forms: Other non-finite constructions include aceptándolas (gerund) and aceptarlas en distintos contextos, such as négative imperatives or formal registers. The pronoun las must agree in gender and number with the noun it replaces.

Examples:

- Quiero aceptarlas.

- Aceptarlas fue difícil.

- Estoy aceptándolas.

- Las quiero aceptar.

See also: aceptar, pronombres de complemento directo, clíticos del español. Notes: the feminine plural las points to feminine plural antecedents; for masculine plural antecedents, the form would be los.