apt

apt(
ahpt
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. apropiado
Given the size of the audience, the concert hall was an apt venue.Dado el tamaño de la audiencia, la sala de conciertos fue un lugar apropiado.
b. acertado
The professor gave us a rather apt analogy to help us better understand the concept.El profesor nos dio una analogía muy acertada para ayudarnos a entender mejor el concepto.
c. oportuno (comment)
Our teacher was impressed by Anita's apt remark during our discussion of the novel.A nuestro maestro le impresionó el comentario oportuno de Anita mientras discutíamos la novela.
a. propenso
Angelina is very apt to faint when she's under too much stress.Angelina es muy propensa a desmayarse cuando está bajo mucha presión.
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Adolescents are more apt to rely on their friends than on their parents.Los adolescentes tienen mayor tendencia a confiar en sus amigos que en sus padres.
This species is apt to perish in dry climate.Esta especie tiende a perecer con climas secos.
a. capaz
You're quite the apt pupil. I'm still astounded by your progress.Eres todo un estudiante capaz. Sigo impresionada con tus avances.
b. listo
He's a very apt chess player and has won every competition this year.Es un jugador de ajedrez listo; este año, ganó todas las competiciones.
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