Marvo Dict en → es · Español

adopt

S2 W1

BrE /əˈdɒpt/ AmE /əˈdɑːpt/

verb en → es

past adopted pp adopted ing adopting

1 LEGAL ADOPTION [transitive, T + obj] B1

to officially become the legal parent of a child who is not your biological child

adoptar (legalmente)

  • adopt a child

Collocations adoptive parents · adoption process

  • They decided to adopt a child from China.

    Decidieron adoptar un niño de China.

2 ACCEPT [transitive, T + obj] B2

to accept or start using something new, such as an idea or a way of doing things

adoptar (aceptar)

  • adopt a policy/strategy

Collocations adopt new technology · adopt a healthier lifestyle

  • The company has adopted a more flexible working schedule.

    La empresa ha adoptado un horario de trabajo más flexible.

3 LANGUAGE [transitive, T + obj] B2

to start using a language as your main way of speaking, especially when you move to another country

adoptar (lenguaje)

  • adopt a new language

Collocations adopt Spanish as your main language · adopt English for business purposes

  • She quickly adopted the local dialect after moving to Mexico.

    Ella rápidamente adoptó el dialecto local después de mudarse a México.

4 LAW [transitive, T + obj] C1

to officially make something into law or an official rule

adoptar (ley)

  • adopt a new law

Collocations adopt regulations · adopt policies

  • The government adopted the new environmental laws.

    El gobierno adoptó las nuevas leyes ambientales.