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"Comporta" is a form of "comportar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to involve". "Comportarse" is a pronominal verb which is often translated as "to behave". Learn more about the difference between "comportarse" and "comporta" below.
comportarse(
kohm
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pohr
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tahr
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seh
)
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
pronominal verb
a. to behave
¿No te enteras de nada? Te emborrachaste y te comportaste como un imbécil.Don't you get anything? You got drunk and behaved like an idiot.
comportar
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to involve
Este curso comporta muchísima dedicación tan solo para aprobar.This course involves a lot of dedication just to even pass.
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comportar(
kohm
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pohr
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tahr
)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to involve
Este curso comporta muchísima dedicación tan solo para aprobar.This course involves a lot of dedication just to even pass.
comportarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
pronominal verb
a. to behave
¿No te enteras de nada? Te emborrachaste y te comportaste como un imbécil.Don't you get anything? You got drunk and behaved like an idiot.
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