comportamiento
kom-por-tah-myen-to
/kompoɾtaˈmjento/
📝 In Action
El comportamiento del niño en la escuela fue excelente.
A2The child's behavior at school was excellent.
Estudiamos el comportamiento de los animales en su hábitat natural.
B1We study the behavior of animals in their natural habitat.
Su mal comportamiento resultó en una advertencia.
B2His bad conduct resulted in a warning.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Masculine
Since 'comportamiento' ends in '-miento,' it is always a masculine noun. You must use masculine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'el comportamiento,' 'un comportamiento extraño').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Confusion
Mistake: “La comportamiento”
Correction: El comportamiento. Remember, nouns ending in -miento are almost always masculine, so always use 'el' or 'un'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Related Verb
This noun comes directly from the verb 'comportarse' (to behave oneself), which is reflexive. If you use the verb, remember the extra little word 'se': 'Él se comporta bien' (He behaves well).
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: comportamiento
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses the noun 'comportamiento'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'comportamiento' always used for people?
No. While most commonly used for human conduct, 'comportamiento' is also used scientifically or technically to describe how non-human things act, like 'el comportamiento de un virus' (the behavior of a virus) or 'el comportamiento del mercado' (the behavior of the market).