"Some people settle...."

Question

I need settle in this context please:

"Some girls will settle for less than they deserve, but I will not."

"You're just settling instead of living your dream."

I don't mean settle down as in get married, more like being lazy and not making things happen for yourself. Thanks so much.

Answer 1

How about the verb "conformarse"? I'm curious to know what others would use.

Algunas chicas se conforman con menos de lo que mercen, pero yo no.

Te estás sólo conformando en vez de vivir tu sueño. (Not sure if that's correct)

It seems you've hit on the right verb. - webdunce, Oct 18, 2010

Sounds good to me as well. - margaretbl, Oct 18, 2010

Answer 2

I didn't find anything, which is why I asked the question.

Answer 3

Gekkosan is right but I'll give you a hint, it isn't colocar/fijar/colonizar it carries the sense of aceptar/tolear/soportar.

Answer 4

Hello Ashlita. You have been here long enough to know the rule: supply your own attempt, then we see why that works or doesn't - right?