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    Adoptando (en. Adopting)

    /a.ðop.tan.ðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To take as one's own something received from another.
    She is adopting a new approach in her work.
    Ella está adoptando un nuevo enfoque en su trabajo.
    To receive and take care of a child who is not biologically yours.
    The couple is adopting a child from an orphanage.
    La pareja está adoptando un niño de un orfanato.
    To accept an idea, policy, or style.
    The government is adopting new security measures.
    El gobierno está adoptando nuevas medidas de seguridad.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'to adopt', which comes from the Latin 'adoptare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Adopting a lifestyle
    Accepting and living a new lifestyle.
    Adoptando un estilo de vida
    Adopting new technologies
    Incorporating new technologies into work or daily life.
    Adoptando nuevas tecnologías
    Adopting measures
    Taking actions to address a specific problem.
    Adoptando medidas

    Related Words

    adoption
    The act of adopting, especially in the context of children.
    adopción
    adopter
    The person who adopts.
    adoptante
    adoptable
    Said of a child who can be adopted.
    adoptable

    Slang Meanings

    To take on responsibilities informally.
    When he left, I was adopting control of the house.
    Cuando se fue, quedé adoptando el mando de la casa.
    To accept a trend or fashion.
    They are adopting the 90s fashion again.
    Están adoptando la moda de los 90 otra vez.