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    Apropiado (en. Appropriate)

    /a.pɾo.piˈaðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is appropriate for a specific context.
    The dress she chose was very appropriate for the occasion.
    El vestido que eligió era muy apropiado para la ocasión.
    That conforms to established norms or expectations.
    His behavior was appropriate in the meeting.
    Su comportamiento fue apropiado en la reunión.
    That is correct or acceptable in social terms.
    It is important that you use appropriate language at work.
    Es importante que uses un lenguaje apropiado en el trabajo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'appropriatus', which means 'taken for oneself'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    at the appropriate moment
    at the right instant to act.
    en el momento apropiado
    an appropriate answer
    a correct response according to the situation.
    una respuesta apropiada
    do something appropriately
    to perform an action adequately.
    hacer algo apropiadamente

    Related Words

    approve
    to give consent or acceptance to something.
    aprobar
    appropriation
    action of taking something for oneself.
    apropiación
    approximate
    close to, not exact.
    aproximado

    Slang Meanings

    Something that is well-regarded socially.
    That type of humor is very appropriate among friends.
    Ese tipo de humor es muy apropiado entre amigos.
    That is fashionable or trending.
    That garment is appropriate for going out tonight.
    Esa prenda es apropiada para salir esta noche.