Comportamiento (en. Behavior)

/kompor.tamjento/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Action or reaction of a person to a given situation.
His behavior in the meeting was very professional.
Su comportamiento en la reunión fue muy profesional.
Behavior or manner of acting that can be influenced by various factors.
The child's behavior changed with the arrival of his brother.
El comportamiento del niño cambió con la llegada de su hermano.
Response of an organism to a stimulus in its environment.
The behavior of animals varies according to their habitat.
El comportamiento de los animales varía según su hábitat.

Etymology

From Latin 'comportamentum', which means 'manner of behaving'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

exemplary behavior
An attitude that is worthy of imitation.
comportamiento ejemplar
inappropriate behavior
An attitude that is not appropriate for a situation.
comportamiento inadecuado
aggressive behavior
Conduct that expresses hostility or anger.
comportamiento agresivo

Related Words

conduct
The manner of proceeding or acting of a person.
conducta
attitude
A disposition of mood manifested in the way of acting.
actitud
reaction
The response to a stimulus or situation.
reacción

Slang Meanings

Rare or eccentric behavior.
That guy has very strange behavior.
Ese tipo tiene un comportamiento muy raro.
Problematic or rebellious attitude.
His behavior left much to be desired at the party.
Su comportamiento dejó mucho que desear en la fiesta.