acknowledge

reconocer

acknowledge(ehk-na-lihj)

transitive verb

1. (to admit)

a. reconocer

He acknowledged that he had been negligent.

Reconoció que había sido negligente.

b. admitir

She acknowledged that her opponent had won, but she wouldn't acknowledge her loss.

Admitió que su contrincante había ganado, pero no iba a admitir su derrota.

2. (to greet)

a. saludar

I saw my ex-girlfriend at the movies, but she didn't acknowledge me.

Vi a mi exnovia en el cine, pero no me saludó.

b. responder a

She said hello to the professor, and the professor acknowledged her with a wink.

Saludó al profesor, y este le respondió con un guiño.

3. (to thank)

a. agradecer

His mother acknowledged his efforts to help her.

Su mamá le agradeció sus esfuerzos por ayudarla.