adapt

adaptar

adapt(uh-dahpt)

transitive verb

1. (to modify)

a. adaptar

We've adapted our latest model to reflect the needs of the consumer.

Hemos adaptado nuestro último modelo para reflejar las necesidades del consumidor.

b. ajustar

We need to be willing to adapt our business strategy as times change.

Tenemos que estar dispuestos a ajustar nuestra estrategia empresarial a medida que cambien los tiempos.

2. (to convert)

a. adaptar (book, play, movie, etc.)

A Hollywood director wants to adapt my novel for the big screen.

Un director de Hollywood quiere adaptar mi novela para el cine.

intransitive verb

3. (to adjust)

a. adaptarse

If you aren't able to adapt, technology might not be the best field for you.

Si no eres capaz de adaptarte, puede que la tecnología no sea la mejor industria para ti.

b. amoldarse

She came from a different work environment, but she's adapted well to her new situation.

Vino de un ambiente de trabajo diferente, pero se ha amoldado bien a su nueva situación.

adapt

transitive verb

1. (general)

a. adaptar

to adapt oneself to somethingadaptarse a algo

intransitive verb

2. (general)

a. adaptarse

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adapt [əˈdæpt]

transitive verb

1 [+machine] ajustar; adaptar; [+building] remodelar

it is perfectly adapted to its environment está adaptado perfectamente a su ambiente; to adapt o.s. to sth adaptarse a algo; ajustarse a algo

2 [+text] adaptar

adapted from the Spanish adaptado del español; adapted for the screen adaptado para el cine or la pantalla; his novel was adapted for television su novela fue adaptada para la televisión; a novel adapted by H. Campbell una novela en versión de H. Campbell

intransitive verb

adaptarse