1. to absorb and integrate (information, ideas, or culture) into one's own knowledge or beliefs
She assimilated the new concepts quickly.
Ela assimilou os novos conceitos rapidamente.
2. to become absorbed into a group or culture; to adapt to a new environment
The immigrant family assimilated into the community.
A família imigrante assimilou-se à comunidade.
3. in biology, to convert nutrients into bodily tissue
The body assimilated the nutrients from the food.
O corpo assimilou os nutrientes do alimento.