Comportado (en. Behaved)

/komporˈtaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has acted in an appropriate or expected way in a given situation.
The boy has behaved very well in school.
El niño se ha comportado muy bien en la escuela.
That has maintained appropriate conduct in front of others.
His behavior has been very proper during the meeting.
Su comportamiento ha sido muy comportado durante la reunión.

Etymology

From the verb comportar, which comes from the Latin 'comportare.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to behave like a gentleman
To act with courtesy and respect towards others.
comportarse como un caballero
to behave appropriately
To act in a dignified and appropriate manner according to expectations.
comportarse a la altura

Related Words

behavior
The way a person acts or behaves in various situations.
comportamiento
behave
Attitude or manner in which someone presents themselves in a social context.
comporte

Slang Meanings

To be in their place, to behave well.
That boy is always well-behaved at parties.
Ese chico siempre está comportado en las fiestas.
Not to make a scene, to be calm.
The girl is very well-behaved, she never causes problems.
La chica es muy comportada, nunca causa problemas.