Adopta (en. Adopt)

/aˈdop.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Legally accept a son or daughter as one’s own.

The couple decided that they would adopt a child.

La pareja decidió que adoptarían un niño.

Make a decision or stance about something.

The company adopts new policies every year.

La empresa adopta nuevas políticas cada año.

Assume qualities or characteristics of something.

She adopts a formal tone when speaking with her bosses.

Ella adopta un tono formal al hablar con sus jefes.

From the Latin 'adoptare', which means 'to take for oneself'.

adopt an approach

Take a specific way of addressing a problem.

adoptar un enfoque

adopt a stance

Assume a point of view or position on a topic.

adoptar una postura

adopt a law

Formally accept legislation.

adoptar una ley

adoption

The process of accepting a person as a member of the family.

adopción

adoptive

The person who adopts someone.

adoptante

adoptable

That can be adopted.

adoptable

To adopt trends or customs.

You are so trendy, you always adopt the latest in fashion.

Eres tan trendy, siempre adoptas lo último en moda.

To accept a way of life or attitude.

He adopted a healthier lifestyle.

Él adoptó un estilo de vida más saludable.