Adaptado (en. Adapted)

/adapˈtado/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Adjusted to the needs of an environment or situation.
The software was adapted to work on different operating systems.
El software fue adaptado para funcionar en diferentes sistemas operativos.
Modified to be more suitable or effective.
The course content is adapted for students of different levels.
El contenido del curso está adaptado para estudiantes de distintos niveles.
Adjusted to coexist with particular circumstances or demands.
The sports equipment is adapted to play on difficult terrains.
El equipo deportivo está adaptado para jugar en terrenos difíciles.

Etymology

From the Latin 'adaptatus', the participle of 'adaptare', which means to adapt.

Common Phrases and Expressions

adapted to the circumstances
Modified according to current conditions.
adaptado a las circunstancias
well adapted
That adjusts or adapts effectively.
bien adaptado

Related Words

to adapt
To adjust something so that it is suitable for a situation.
adaptar
adaptation
The process of adjusting something to a new environment.
adaptación
adaptability
Ability to adjust to different conditions.
adaptabilidad

Slang Meanings

Used to describe something that works well with what it has.
That car is very adapted for the city; it can move anywhere.
Ese coche está muy adaptado para la ciudad; puede moverse por cualquier lado.
Referring to a person who quickly adapts to new environments.
Juan is very adapted; he never has trouble changing jobs.
Juan es muy adaptado, nunca le cuesta cambiar de trabajo.