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adoptar(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to adopt
La pareja adoptó una niña china que le alegró la vida.The couple adopted a Chinese girl who brought happiness to their lives.
2. (to assume)
a. to take
La postura que adoptaste en la discusión no me gustó nada.I didn't like the stance you took in the discussion at all.
b. to adopt (attitude, custom)
Tuve que adoptar las costumbres estadounidenses cuando vine de Chile.I had to adopt American customs when I came here from Chile.
c. to take on
Cuando me casé no quería adoptar el papel de la esposa tradicional.When I got married I didn't want to take on the role of a traditional wife.
a. to adopt
El gobierno adoptó unas medidas muy severas que acabaron con la estabilidad de muchas familias.The government adopted very harsh measures which meant the end of a stable life for many families.
b. to take
La empresa consultará con los accionistas antes de adoptar una decisión definitiva sobre la fusión.The company will consult with shareholders before taking a final decision on the merger.
a. to adopt (name, nationality)
Tras 30 años de vivir en el país, el escritor anunció su deseo de adoptar la nacionalidad peruana.After living in the country for 30 years, the writer announced her desire to adopt Peruvian nationality.
b. to take (name, nationality)
Muchas mujeres deciden no adoptar el apellido de su marido cuando se casan.Many women decide not to take their husband's surname when they marry.
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