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    Adoptar (en. Adopt)

    /aðopˈtaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To take something that is not one's own as if it were.
    The company decided to adopt new technologies.
    La empresa decidió adoptar nuevas tecnologías.
    To accept and begin using a custom or idea.
    It is important to adopt healthy habits from a young age.
    Es importante adoptar hábitos saludables desde jóvenes.
    To adopt an attitude or position.
    The leader adopted a more inclusive approach.
    El líder adoptó un enfoque más inclusivo.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'adoptāre', which means 'to choose for oneself'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take measures
    Implement actions to solve a problem.
    adoptar medidas
    to adopt an attitude
    Assume a mental or behavioral disposition.
    adoptar una actitud
    to adopt a lifestyle
    Change habits and ways of living according to certain preferences.
    adoptar un estilo de vida

    Related Words

    adoption
    Process of accepting someone as a child legally.
    adopción
    adoptive
    Related to adoption.
    adoptivo
    adoptive parent
    Person who has adopted a child.
    padre adoptivo

    Slang Meanings

    To do something new or different.
    I'm going to adopt this new fashion style.
    Voy a adoptar este nuevo estilo de moda.
    To accept something without questioning.
    They told me, and I adopted it without thinking.
    Me lo dijeron y lo adopté sin pensar.