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    Adopción (en. Adoption)

    /a.ðopˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action and effect of adopting a person, generally a child.
    Adoption is a legal process that gives a child the same quality of life as a biological child.
    La adopción es un proceso legal que da a un niño la misma calidad de vida que a un hijo biológico.
    Acceptance or assumption of something as valid.
    The adoption of new technologies can improve production.
    La adopción de nuevas tecnologías puede mejorar la producción.
    Assumption of a surname different from the original.
    The adoption of the husband's surname is common in many cultures.
    La adopción del apellido del esposo es común en muchas culturas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'adoptio', meaning 'choice, adoption'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    adoption process
    The legal process that formalizes the adoption of a child.
    proceso de adopción
    international adoption
    When a child is adopted from another country.
    adopción internacional
    adoption of foster children
    Adoption of children who are in a child protection system.
    adopción a niños de acogida

    Related Words

    adopt
    Taking someone as a child legally.
    adoptar
    adoptive
    Related to or belonging to adoption.
    adoptivo
    fostering
    Situation in which a child is received into a home temporarily.
    acogimiento

    Slang Meanings

    Adoption of a foreign lifestyle or habits.
    His adoption of foreign culture was so intense that he seemed native.
    Su adopción de la cultura extranjera fue tan intensa que parecía nativo.
    Use of the term in a colloquial sense to refer to the acceptance of new ideas.
    His adoption of the new fashion surprised everyone.
    Su adopción de la nueva moda sorprendió a todos.