behavior

S2 W1

BrE /bɪˈheɪvjə/ AmE /bɪˈheɪvjər/

noun en → es

1 PERSONAL CONDUCT [singular] A2

the way in which a person behaves or acts, especially towards other people

comportamiento, conducta

  • good/bad behavior

Collocations bad behavior · discipline someone's behavior

  • The teacher punished the boy for bad behavior.

    El maestro castigó al niño por mal comportamiento.

2 RESPONSE [singular] B1

the way in which something reacts or responds to a situation, especially when it is unexpected

reacción, respuesta

  • behavior towards somebody/something

Collocations unexpected behavior · change in behavior

  • The company's behavior towards its customers has changed.

    La actitud de la empresa hacia sus clientes ha cambiado.

3 ANIMAL CONDUCT [singular] B2

the way in which an animal behaves or acts, especially towards other animals of the same species

comportamiento, conducta (de un animal)

  • behavior towards somebody/something

Collocations aggressive behavior · territorial behavior

  • The dog showed aggressive behavior when approached by strangers.

    El perro mostró comportamiento agresivo cuando fue acercado por extraños.