How to Say "to assimilate" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to assimilate” is “asimilar” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
verbB2
integrating into a group or culture
Examples
El cuerpo no asimila bien las vitaminas sin agua.
The body doesn't absorb vitamins well without water.
Muchos inmigrantes intentan asimilar las costumbres locales.
Many immigrants try to assimilate local customs.
Es importante asimilarse a la nueva cultura.
It is important to integrate oneself into the new culture.
The Reflexive Form
When talking about people fitting into a group, we often add 'se' (asimilarse) to show the action is being done to oneself.
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