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    Comportan (en. Behave)

    /komporˈtan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Proceeding in a specific way in certain circumstances.
    The employees behave professionally at work.
    Los empleados se comportan de manera profesional en el trabajo.
    Conducting oneself or acting in a certain way.
    The children behave well in school.
    Los niños se comportan bien en la escuela.
    Manifesting emotions or attitudes through actions.
    He always behaves respectfully towards others.
    Él siempre se comporta con respeto hacia los demás.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'comportare', which means 'to carry together'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    behave like a gentleman
    Acting with courtesy and respect.
    comportarse como un caballero
    does not behave well
    Indicates that someone is acting inappropriately.
    no se comporta bien
    they behave like brothers
    Reflects closeness and camaraderie among people.
    se comportan como hermanos

    Related Words

    behavior
    The way someone acts in various situations.
    comportamiento
    conduct
    The attitude or manner of behaving of a person.
    conducta
    attitude
    The willingness to act in a certain way in situations.
    actitud

    Slang Meanings

    Behaving in a crazy manner.
    At the party, everyone behaved crazily, dancing non-stop.
    En la fiesta, todos se comportaron de manera loca bailando sin parar.
    Being a bad behavior.
    That boy always behaves badly in class.
    Ese chico siempre se comporta mal en clase.