adaptarse a

A pronominal verb phrase combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Se dio cuenta del problema.)
pronominal verb phrase
a. to adapt to
No siempre se consigue lo que se quiere. En la vida a veces hay que adaptarse a las circunstancias.You don't always get what you want. Sometimes in life you have to adapt to the circumstances.
b. to adjust to
Antes entraba a trabajar a las nueve y ahora entro a las ocho. Me ha costado adaptarme al nuevo horario.I used to start work at nine and I start at eight now. I've found it hard to adjust to the new schedule.
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