amoldar
amoldar(
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mohl
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dahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to mold (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Amoldé la cera para hacer velas.I molded the wax to make candles.
b. to mould (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Laura preparó el yeso y lo amoldó.Laura prepared the plaster and moulded it.
2. (to fit)
amoldarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to fit in
Mis compañeros de clase son amables, pero me cuesta amoldarme.My classmates are nice, but I'm having difficulties fitting in.
b. to adapt
Los empleados se amoldaron rápidamente a la nueva manera de trabajar.The employees adapted quickly to the new working practices.
c. to adjust
Yo soy del Caribe, así que me costó amoldarme al clima frío.I come from the Caribbean, so it was hard for me to adjust to the cold weather.
d. to adjust oneself
El abuelo se amoldó gradualmente a vivir en el hogar de ancianos.Grandpa adjusted himself gradually to living in the nursery home.
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