aceptar lo que se recibe
/aθepˈtaɾ lo ke se reˈθi.be/verb phrase★Intermediate
formal
To receive something and agree to it without resistance or complaint.
En la reunión, todos tuvieron que aceptar lo que se recibe y seguir adelante.
In the meeting, everyone had to accept what they receive and move on.
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Often used when referring to outcomes, gifts, or information that cannot be changed.
Collocations
aceptar lo que se recibe sin quejarseaccept what one receives without complaining
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
aceptar lo que vienephrase
to accept what comes
💡Pro Tip
Tip
Use this phrase with 'sin quejarse' to emphasize calm acceptance.
⚡Gold Rule
Rule
When you cannot change a situation, say 'aceptar lo que se recibe' to show maturity.
📖Word Origin
From Latin acceptare ‘to receive’, combined with the pronoun lo and the relative clause que se recibe.
📝Usage Notes
Common in both formal and informal contexts; conveys a sense of resignation or pragmatic acceptance.
Word Breakdown
aceptar
to accept
rootlo
neutral direct object pronoun
suffixque
relative pronoun
rootse
reflexive pronoun
suffixrecibe
receives
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