How to Say "to adapt" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to adapt” is “adaptar” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Tenemos que adaptar el plan a las nuevas reglas.
We have to adapt the plan to the new rules.
Adapté la silla para que fuera más cómoda.
I adjusted the chair so it would be more comfortable.
Es difícil adaptar una empresa a un mercado diferente.
It is difficult to adapt a company to a different market.
Using the 'a' connector
When you adapt something to something else, always use the word 'a' (to) after the verb. For example: 'Adaptar el coche a la nieve'.
Confusing Adaptar with Adaptarse
Mistake: “Yo adapto a la nueva ciudad.”
Correction: Me adapto a la nueva ciudad. Use the reflexive 'me/te/se' forms when you are the one changing to fit in.
Other Meanings of “adaptar”
“adaptar” can also mean:
- converting a book into a movie or play(B2)
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