accommodate
BrE /əˈkɒmədeɪt/ AmE /əˈkɑːməˌdeɪt/
verb en → es
past accommodated pp accommodated ing accommodating
to provide a place for someone to stay, especially in a hotel or other building
alojar, hospedar
- accommodate somebody
Collocations accommodate guests · accommodate a conference
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The hotel can accommodate up to 500 guests.
El hotel puede alojar hasta 500 huéspedes.
to change something so that it is suitable for a particular purpose or situation
ajustar, adaptar
- accommodate for sth
Collocations accommodate for different needs · accommodate a change in plans
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The building was designed to accommodate disabled people.
El edificio fue diseñado para adaptarse a las necesidades de personas con discapacidad.
to fit into or have enough space for something
ajustar, caber
- accommodate sth
Collocations accommodate a large number of people · accommodate a lot of furniture
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The room accommodates ten people comfortably.
La habitación puede albergar cómodamente a diez personas.
to accept or allow someone to join an organization, team, etc., even if they do not fully meet the requirements
aceptar, admitir
- accommodate somebody
Collocations accommodate a student · accommodate an employee
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The university will accommodate students who do not have the required grades.
La universidad aceptará estudiantes que no cumplan con las calificaciones requeridas.
to allow someone to do something, especially when you are not happy about it but feel that you have no choice
conceder, permitir
- accommodate sb in doing sth
Collocations accommodate a request · accommodate an objection
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The manager had to accommodate the employee's request for time off.
El gerente tuvo que conceder la solicitud del empleado de tiempo libre.