Meaning
La expresión en inglés «I have to admit that» se traduce al español como «Tengo que admitir que». Esta frase se utiliza para reconocer algo que puede ser difícil de aceptar o que no se esperaba. Generalmente, se emplea antes de compartir una opinión, un hecho o una experiencia que podría no ser del todo positiva o que podría sorprender a quien escucha.
Uso: Se utiliza para expresar sinceridad o para suavizar una afirmación que podría no ser bien recibida. Al usar «I have to admit that», el hablante muestra que está siendo honesto y abierto sobre sus pensamientos o sentimientos.
Ejemplo: «I have to admit that I was wrong» se traduce como «Tengo que admitir que estaba equivocado». Aquí, la persona está reconociendo su error de manera honesta.
En resumen, «I have to admit that» es una forma de mostrar transparencia y aceptación de una realidad, a menudo utilizada para introducir una confesión o una observación honesta.
Today's Sentences
- I have to admit that she is pretty.
- I have to admit that you were right.
- I have to admit that my health has improved.
- I have to admit that these flowers are beautiful.
- I have to admit that this sandwich is very delicious.
- Writer's Note
01
I have to admit that she is pretty.
Situation 1
Your kids are beautiful!
Especially your daughter.
Especialmente tu hija.
I have to admit that she is pretty.
You must be extremely proud of them.
I am.
Situation 2
You and your wife look amazing tonight.
Thanks!
I have to admit that she is pretty.
Tengo que admitir que ella es bonita.
It’s so great to see you two so happy.
I'm really happy that I found the one.
02
I have to admit that you were right.
Situation 1
Aren’t you glad that you ordered the steak?
I have to admit that you were right.
I knew you wouldn’t be happy with a salmon salad.
You know me too well.
Situation 2
Didn’t I tell you that it was dangerous?
I have to admit that you were right.
You would've gotten hurt if you'd bought that secondhand motorbike.
Thank goodness I decided to buy a car instead.
03
I have to admit that my health has improved.
Situation 1
How have you been?
I’ve been doing well.
I know you were sick a few years ago.
Are things better?
¿Las cosas están mejor?
I have to admit that my health has improved.
Thank you for asking.
Gracias por preguntar.
Situation 2
You look great! How have you been?
I have to admit that my health has improved.
That’s wonderful to hear.
I’ve been cancer-free for 6 years now.
04
I have to admit that these flowers are beautiful.
Situation 1
Are these for me?
Yes!
Happy Birthday.
Feliz cumpleaños.
You didn’t have to.
I have to admit that these flowers are beautiful though.
Tengo que admitir que estas flores son hermosas.
I thought you’d like them.
Situation 2
Look at all these flowers!
Surprise!
I thought I’d decorate the house for you.
Pensé en decorar la casa para ti.
I have to admit that these flowers are beautiful.
Our home looks and smells amazing!
Nuestro hogar luce y huele increíble!
I hope this makes your day.
05
I have to admit that this sandwich is very delicious.
Situation 1
Did you make lunch for everyone at the office?
I did!
Help yourself to a sandwich!
¡Sírvete un sándwich!
Wow, I have to admit that this sandwich is very delicious.
Thank you.
You should have seconds!
¡Deberías repetir!
Situation 2
Do you wanna try this sandwich I made?
Wow!
I have to admit that this sandwich is very delicious.
Tengo que admitir que este sándwich es muy delicioso.
I hope you aren’t too full before dinner.
Don't worry, I always leave room for dinner.
Writer's Note
Depending on the situation, "to admit" something means to affirm a truth or to positively confess to engaging a specific thought, statement or action.
Affirming the truth means you say 'yes' or to confirm that something is true. The examples given above are more like truth affirming phrases.
Another way you "admit to something" is if you confess to an action that you are guilty of or feel bad about. In this case, you may tell your husband that you cheated on him. You could tell your parents that you shoplifted from the mall or confess to a serious crime.
What kind of actions or thoughts can you tell us about? What have you felt bad about in the past? Let us know!
