aceptes

aceptes is the second-person singular present subjunctive form of the Spanish verb aceptar. It occurs in subordinate clauses where the subjunctive mood is required, typically after expressions of desire, doubt, emotion, or necessity, and after certain conjunctions that govern the subjunctive. It corresponds to tú in the informal singular, as opposed to acepte, which is used with usted.

Etymology and grammar: aceptar comes from Latin acceptare, from accipere, and its present subjunctive forms follow regular -ar verb patterns. The full present subjunctive paradigm for aceptar is: yo acepte, tú aceptes, él/ella/Ud. acepte, nosotros aceptemos, vosotros aceptéis, ellos/ellas/Uds. acepten. Therefore, aceptes is the correct form for tú in the present subjunctive.

Usage notes: aceptes appears in sentences that require the subjunctive mood, for example: “Espero que aceptes la oferta,” meaning “I hope that you accept the offer.” Other common contexts include “Es posible que aceptes las condiciones” and “Quiero que aceptes mi disculpa.” The form is not used in the indicative, where the form would be aceptas or aceptas en el present, or other tenses.

See also: aceptar (to accept), aceptación (acceptance), subjunctive mood in Spanish. While “aceptes” is a common grammatical form, it is not a standalone lexical item beyond its role as a verb form.