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    Adoptó (en. Adopted)

    /a.ðopˈto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To take someone as one's own, especially in the context of a parental relationship.
    The couple adopted a child after several years of waiting.
    La pareja adoptó a un niño después de varios años de espera.
    To accept or incorporate an idea, custom, or practice.
    The company adopted new policies to improve the work environment.
    La empresa adoptó nuevas políticas para mejorar el ambiente laboral.
    To make one's own a style, a way of life, or any other aspect.
    She adopted a healthy lifestyle after her trip.
    Ella adoptó un estilo de vida saludable después de su viaje.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'adoptare', which means 'to take as one's own'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    adopt an approach
    To take a particular way of addressing a problem.
    adoptar un enfoque
    adopt a stance
    To maintain an attitude or position regarding an issue.
    adoptar una postura
    adopt measures
    To implement specific actions to address a situation.
    adoptar medidas

    Related Words

    adoption
    The act of adopting, especially in legal or family contexts.
    adopción
    adopter
    Person who adopts someone, usually a child.
    adoptante
    adoptive
    Referring to those who are adopted or to the adoption relationship.
    adoptivo

    Slang Meanings

    To borrow something informally.
    At the party, they adopted several decoration ideas from Pinterest.
    En la fiesta, adoptaron varias ideas de decoración de Pinterest.
    To become part of a group or trend.
    Since he adopted the urban style, everyone thinks he is a skater.
    Desde que adoptó el estilo urbano, todos piensan que es un skater.