Spanish word

adaptar

Pronunciation

IPA/aðapˈtaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbadapt

Example

¿Puedes adaptar el plan a nuestro presupuesto?

Can you adapt the plan to our budget?

Illustration for adaptar (adapt)

More examples

Tuve que adaptar mi presentación al público.

I had to adapt my presentation to the audience.

Core concept

Altering a plan on a whiteboard to meet different constraints.

Common phrases

  • adaptar algo a algo

    adapt something to something

  • adaptar el plan al presupuesto

    adapt the plan to the budget

  • adaptarse a

    adapt oneself to

Similar words

ajustar: Makes small position or quantity adjustments to make something fit precisely.
modificar: Changes aspects or structure of something so it works in a different way.
cambiar: Substitutes one thing with a different thing.
adaptarse: Changes behavior or state to become accustomed to a new environment.

Definition in Spanish

Indica ajustar o cambiar elementos para que sean compatibles con otras circunstancias.

Word origin

From Latin adaptāre (ad- 'to' + aptāre 'make fit'), ultimately from aptus 'fitted'.

Usage tips

  • Adaptar usually requires a before the thing it is adapted to so omitting the target can make the meaning unclear, and adaptar is not the same verb as adoptar.

Other meanings

  • adjustverb

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