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    Adaptar (en. Adapt)

    /a.ðapˈtaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Modify something to fit new conditions.
    We had to adapt the project to the new regulations.
    Tuvimos que adaptar el proyecto a las nuevas normas.
    Make something fit a specific situation.
    She adapted her speech for a youth audience.
    Ella adaptó su discurso para el público juvenil.
    Adjust or change something to work efficiently.
    The engineer adapted the machine to improve its performance.
    El ingeniero adaptó la máquina para mejorar su rendimiento.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'adaptāre', which means 'to adjust' or 'to accommodate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    adapt to the circumstances
    Modify behavior or plans according to the present situations.
    adaptar a las circunstancias
    adapt a text
    Make changes to a text so that it is compatible with another format or audience.
    adaptar un texto

    Related Words

    adaptation
    The process of adjusting something to new conditions.
    adaptación
    adaptive
    That has the ability to adapt or adjust.
    adaptativo

    Slang Meanings

    To adapt something to a new style or trend.
    That song adapts very well to the new urban style.
    Esa canción se adapta muy bien al nuevo estilo urbano.
    To adjust one's lifestyle to a new situation.
    She had to adapt her routine when she changed jobs.
    Tuvo que adaptar su rutina cuando cambió de trabajo.