apt

S2 W2

BrE /æpt/ AmE /æpt/

adjective en → es

1 FITTED FOR B2

having the right qualities for a particular purpose or situation

adecuado, apropiado, apto para

  • [T + obj + to/for]
  • [it is T to do sth]

Collocations apt for the job · apt to do something

  • He's apt for the position.

    Él está adecuado para la posición.

2 SUDDEN C1

used to describe something that happens suddenly or unexpectedly, often in a way that is unpleasant

súbito, repentino, de pronto

  • [T + obj]
  • [it is T]

Collocations apt to happen · apt moment

  • It was apt that she should arrive just then.

    Fue de pronto que ella llegara en ese momento.