Spanish Conversation · Level 71
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Spanish word
adaptación
Pronunciation
IPA/aðaptaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounadjustment
Example
La adaptación al nuevo horario fue difícil.
The adjustment to the new schedule was difficult.
More examples
El periodo de adaptación en un nuevo trabajo suele durar algunas semanas.
The adaptation period in a new job usually lasts a few weeks.
Core concept
Gradual adjustment to a new schedule or environment.
Common phrases
periodo de adaptación
adaptation period
fase de adaptación
adaptation phase
adaptación al entorno
adaptation to the environment
Similar words
ajuste: Fine-tunes details or settings to correct or optimize a plan, device, or measurement.
integración: Integrates into a community or team, fitting socially and fulfilling a functional role.
incorporación: Includes a person or component in a group or organization as a new part.
Definition in Spanish
Proceso por el que una persona o grupo se acostumbra a cambios en su entorno social, laboral o físico.
Word origin
Formed in Spanish from the verb adaptar (from Latin adaptare 'to fit'), with the suffix -ción marking the process or result.
Usage tips
- For changes affecting people (habits, schedules, workplaces), adaptación is the usual word, whereas ajuste often names a mechanical or numerical adjustment.