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adaptam-se

[a-dap-TAM-se]
verb
adapt themselves, they adapt
1. third person plural present indicative of 'adaptar-se' - to adjust or modify oneself to new conditions or environments
They adapt to the new climate quickly.
Eles adaptam-se ao novo clima rapidamente.
2. to become suitable or compatible with something
The immigrants adapt themselves to the local culture.
Os imigrantes adaptam-se à cultura local.
Synonyms
ajustam-seaclimatam-seconformam-seacomodam-se
Antonyms
resistemrejeitamdesadaptam-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
adaptam-se
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
adaptam-se
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

adaptar-se ao meio
adaptar-se às circunstâncias
adaptar-se à vida
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