Spanish word

adecuar

Pronunciation

IPA/aðeˈkwaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbadapt

Example

Tenemos que adecuar el plan a la situación.

We have to adapt the plan to the situation.

Illustration for adecuar (adapt)

More examples

Conviene adecuar la ropa al clima.

It is advisable to adjust clothing to the climate.

Core concept

A project plan being revised to meet new conditions.

Common phrases

  • adecuar la ropa

    adjust clothing

  • adecuar el lenguaje

    adjust language

  • adecuar las normas a la realidad

    adjust rules to reality

Similar words

adaptar: Changing form or content to suit a different situation or purpose.
ajustar: Tweaking size, amount, or method in small steps for a precise fit.
acomodar: Rearranging items or people to organize space or meet practical needs.
modificar: Altering parts or properties to create a new state or version.

Definition in Spanish

Hacer que algo encaje o sea compatible con unas condiciones cambiando sus características.

Word origin

The verb is formed from Latin ad- plus aequare 'make equal', giving the sense of adapting something so it fits new conditions.

Usage tips

  • The adjective adecuado corresponds to English 'adequate', and distinguishing adecuado (suitable) from the verb adecuar prevents false-friend confusion.

Other meanings

  • adjustverb

Opposites

  • desajustarmisalignverb

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