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    Comportó (en. Behaved)

    /kompor'to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To act in a certain way or have a specific behavior.
    He behaved exceptionally during the presentation.
    Él se comportó de manera sobresaliente durante la presentación.
    To bear or tolerate something.
    He bore the pain during the test without complaining.
    Comportó el dolor durante la prueba sin quejarse.
    To carry with it as a consequence.
    The project entailed unexpected expenses.
    El proyecto comportó gastos imprevistos.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to behave well
    To act in a correct or appropriate manner.
    comportarse bien
    to behave badly
    To act in an incorrect or inappropriate manner.
    comportarse mal
    to entail risks
    To imply or carry dangers.
    comportar riesgos

    Related Words

    behavior
    The manner in which a person acts or conducts themselves.
    comportamiento
    conduct
    The way a person acts.
    conducta
    attitude
    Mental and emotional disposition regarding something.
    actitud

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, it is used to refer to someone who behaves in an exaggerated manner.
    That guy always behaves as if he were the center of the universe.
    Ese chico siempre se comporta como si fuera el centro del universo.
    It can also refer to situations that have unexpected consequences.
    The party entailed many surprises that no one expected.
    La fiesta comportó muchas sorpresas que nadie esperaba.