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    Conformarse (en. Conform)

    /kon-formár-se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To accept a situation without demanding a change.
    Sometimes you have to conform to what you have.
    A veces hay que conformarse con lo que se tiene.
    To be satisfied with something that is not desired.
    He conformed to a lower salary.
    Se conformó con un salario más bajo.
    Not to question a reality even if it is not perfect.
    She conformed to the relationship, even though it didn't make her happy.
    Ella se conformó con la relación, aunque no la hacía feliz.

    Etymology

    From Latin conformare, meaning 'to shape' or 'to form'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to conform to the rules
    To accept and adjust to established norms.
    conformarse a las reglas
    not to conform
    To always seek to improve and change the current situation.
    no conformarse
    to conform to the minimum
    To accept only what is essential or basic, without seeking more.
    conformarse con lo mínimo

    Related Words

    conformity
    State of being compliant or in agreement with something.
    conformidad
    resignation
    Acceptance of a situation without protesting.
    resignación
    to adapt
    To adjust to new conditions or circumstances.
    adaptarse

    Slang Meanings

    To swallow the bitter pill
    Sometimes you have to swallow the bitter pill and conform.
    A veces hay que tragar sapos y conformarse.
    To take what is available
    In this life, you have to take what is available and conform.
    En esta vida, hay que coger lo que hay y conformarse.