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idiom
act on
responder a la información con acción
Meaning
to respond to information with action
Example
We need to **act on** the survey results immediately.
idiom
act out
representar o expresar emociones a través de acciones
Meaning
to perform or express emotions through actions
Example
Children often **act out** their frustrations.
phrasal-verb
act out over stress
comportarse mal debido a que la presión se siente abrumadora
Meaning
to behave badly because pressure feels overwhelming
Example
Kids sometimes **act out over stress** when parents pack for long trips.
idiom
act the part
comportarse de una manera que encaje con un rol o situación particular
Meaning
to behave in a way that fits a particular role or situation
Example
If you want to be treated like a leader, you need to **act the part**.
phrasal-verb
act up
comportarse mal o causar problemas
Meaning
to behave badly or cause trouble
Example
The kids started to **act up** during the long car ride.
phrasal-verb
act up to
comportarse de acuerdo con lo que se espera o es adecuado
Meaning
to behave according to what is expected or suitable
Example
She tries to **act up to** her reputation as a hardworking student.
idiom
act your age
comportarse de una manera adecuada a tu edad
Meaning
behave in a manner appropriate to your age
Example
Stop being so childish and **act your age**!
idiom
actions speak louder than words
lo que las personas hacen es más importante que lo que dicen
Meaning
what people do is more important than what they say
Example
**Actions speak louder than words**, so prove it with effort.
phrasal-verb
adapt around
modificar planes o comportamientos para adaptarse a las circunstancias cambiantes
Meaning
to modify plans or behavior to fit changing circumstances
Example
We need to **adapt around** the new market trends quickly.
phrasal-verb
adapt around challenges
cambiar los planes o el comportamiento para enfrentar obstáculos de manera efectiva
Meaning
to change plans or behavior to deal with obstacles effectively
Example
Our team had to **adapt around challenges** when the project timeline shifted.
phrasal-verb
adapt culturally
ajustar el comportamiento o la mentalidad para encajar en otra cultura
Meaning
to adjust behavior or mindset to fit into another culture
Example
When moving abroad, it’s important to **adapt culturally** to the new environment.
phrasal-verb
adapt for
modificar o ajustar algo para hacerlo adecuado a una nueva cultura o propósito
Meaning
to modify or adjust something to make it suitable for a new culture or purpose
Example
The book was **adapted for** a film that appealed to global audiences.
phrasal-verb
adapt from experience
cambiar el comportamiento o los métodos basados en lo que uno ha aprendido
Meaning
to change behavior or methods based on what one has learned
Example
Good leaders **adapt from experience** to face new challenges.
phrasal-verb
adapt in
ajustarse a un nuevo entorno cultural o ambiente
Meaning
to adjust oneself to a new cultural environment or setting
Example
It takes time to **adapt in** a new cultural setting when moving abroad.
phrasal-verb
adapt oneself to
ajustarse o cambiar para encajar en una nueva cultura o entorno
Meaning
to adjust or change to fit into a new culture or environment
Example
He quickly **adapted himself to** the local traditions.
idiom
adapt or die
para sobrevivir, uno debe ajustarse a las condiciones cambiantes
Meaning
to survive, one must adjust to changing conditions
Example
In business, it’s **adapt or die**.
idiom
adapt or perish
para sobrevivir, uno debe adaptarse a las nuevas condiciones
Meaning
to survive, one must adjust to the new conditions
Example
In the business world, it's all about **adapt or perish**.
phrasal-verb
adapt out of necessity
cambiar el comportamiento o los planes debido a que las circunstancias lo exigen
Meaning
to change behavior or plans because circumstances require it
Example
During the crisis, businesses had to **adapt out of necessity**.
phrasal-verb
adapt over time
ajustarse gradualmente a los cambios o nuevas circunstancias
Meaning
to gradually adjust to changes or new circumstances
Example
Teams often **adapt over time** as they face different challenges.
phrasal-verb
adapt through
cambiar comportamiento o hábitos debido a la exposición a nuevas experiencias
Meaning
to change behavior or habits because of exposure to new experiences
Example
She managed to **adapt through** constant interaction with locals.
phrasal-verb
adapt to
cambiar tu comportamiento para ajustarte a una nueva situación o cultura
Meaning
to change your behavior to fit a new situation or culture
Example
It takes patience to **adapt to** a completely different lifestyle.
idiom
adapt to change
adaptarse a nuevas circunstancias o entornos
Meaning
to adjust to new circumstances or environments
Example
In order to succeed, you must learn to **adapt to change**.
idiom
adapt to new circumstances
adaptarse a nuevas situaciones o cambios
Meaning
to adjust oneself to new situations or changes
Example
In order to survive in the changing world, we need to **adapt to new circumstances**.
idiom
adapt to new surroundings
adaptarse a un nuevo entorno o situación
Meaning
to adjust to a new environment or situation
Example
After moving to a new city, it took her some time to **adapt to new surroundings**.