Conducta (en. Conduct)
/konˈduk.ta/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
The behavior or way of acting of an individual in various situations.
The child's behavior has improved at school.
La conducta del niño ha mejorado en la escuela.
The way in which a person behaves in relation to social norms.
It is important to promote appropriate behavior among young people.
Es importante fomentar una conducta adecuada entre los jóvenes.
The interaction of an individual with their environment and its influence on others.
The team's behavior was exemplary during the project.
La conducta del equipo fue ejemplar durante el proyecto.
Etymology
From Latin 'conducta', meaning guidance or behavior.
Common Phrases and Expressions
exemplary behavior
Admirable behavior that serves as a model.
conducta ejemplar
inappropriate behavior
Behavior that is not appropriate or permitted.
conducta inadecuada
to modify behavior
To change a person's way of acting.
modificar la conducta
Related Words
behavioral
Related to behavior.
conductual
behaviorist
A person who studies behavior and its modification.
conductista
Slang Meanings
Odd or strange behavior.
His behavior is very peculiar; sometimes it's hard to understand.
Su conducta es muy peculiar, a veces es difícil de entender.
Acting in an uninhibited context.
At the party, his behavior was very uninhibited.
En la fiesta, su conducta fue muy desinhibida.