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apto

[/ˈap.tu/]
adjectivemasculinepl: aptos
apt, suitable, fit, capable
1. suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation
This solution is apt for the problem.
Esta solução é apta para o problema.
2. having the necessary skills, knowledge, or qualities; competent
She is apt at mathematics.
Ela é apta em matemática.
3. likely or prone to do something
He is apt to forget details.
Ele é apto a esquecer detalhes.
Synonyms
adequadoapropriadocompetentecapazidôneoconveniente
Antonyms
inaptoinadequadoimpróprioincapazincompetente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apto
Standard usage; commonly used in formal contexts
São Paulo
apto
Standard usage; also commonly used in real estate (apartamento apto)
Portugal
apto
Standard usage; similar to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

apto a fazer algo (apt to do something)
apto para o cargo (fit for the position)
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