adaptación
/adabtaˈθjon/feminine
The English word "adaptation" means adaptación in Spanish.
adaptación refers to a change that is made or undergone. In formal contexts, you might use Ajuste to refer to an adjustment made to fit new circumstances or Adecuación when discussing the concept of adaptation regarding suitability or appropriateness.
Meaning: change that is made or undergone (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
adaptación is a feminine noun, so it is preceded by the feminine article la when saying "the adaptation". The plural form of the noun is adaptaciones. If you wish to use the verb form, use adaptar (to adapt).
How do you pronounce it?
/adabtaˈθjon/
Did you know?
- The root verb adaptar is frequently used in the phrase adaptar el paso, which means to adjust one's walking speed to match someone else.
- While adaptación is the standard term, Spanish speakers often use the verb acoplarse to describe the social adaptation of a person fitting into a new group or environment.
- The word adaptación is used in Spanish law to describe the process of bringing a local regulation into alignment with European Union directives.
Examples in context
- Esta película es una adaptación de una novela.This film is an adaptation of a novel.This sentence is useful for showing how to say that a film is an adaptation of a novel using adaptación.Tatoeba #1695583 by marcelostockle, translation #60243 by Shiawase
- La adaptación es la clave de la supervivencia.Adaptation is the key to survival.This sentence is useful for expressing that adaptation is the key to survival using adaptación.Tatoeba #2857841 by Besatnias, translation #1637347 by dimitris
- La adaptación al nuevo entorno laboral requiere tiempo y esfuerzo.The adaptation to the new work environment requires time and effort.
- Es fundamental realizar ajustes para garantizar la adaptación del sistema.It's essential to make adjustments to ensure the adaptation of the system.
- No te preocupes, con el tiempo te adaptarás a vivir en esta ciudad.Don't worry, over time you will adapt to living in this city.
- La adaptación al nuevo clima fue difícil.The adaptation to the new climate was difficult.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are discussing a move to a new city.
- DanielMe cuesta la adaptación a este clima frío.I am struggling with the adaptation to this cold weather.
- LucíaEs normal, Daniel, dale un poco de tiempo.It's normal, Daniel, give it a little time.
- Daniel¿Crees que la adaptación sea difícil para todos?Do you think the adaptation is difficult for everyone?
- LucíaNo, pero cada persona tiene su propio ritmo.No, but every person has their own pace.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “adaptation” translations and entries adaptación, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
