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behave

behave(
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An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. comportarse
That woman behaves as if she were the queen of Spain.Esa mujer se comporta como si fuera la reina de España.
b. portarse
Grow up! You're behaving like a child.¡No seas ingenua! Te estás portando como una niña.
a. portarse bien (person)
If you behave, we will go to your favorite restaurant tonight.Si te portas bien, iremos a tu restaurante favorito esta noche.
b. comportarse (person)
Did the children behave?¿Se comportaron los niños?
a. funcionar (machine)
Can we take your car? Mine hasn't behaved recently.¿Podemos tomar tu coche? El mío no está funcionando recientemente.
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