adóptame
/adobtame/from spelling rules
The phrase "adopt me" in Spanish is adóptame.
How do you pronounce it?
/adobtame/
Did you know?
- The word adopción is used in Spanish to describe not only people and pets but also the process of 'adopting' a new nationality or citizenship.
- While adóptame is a direct request, Spanish speakers often use the phrase me adoptas (do you adopt me) as a playful, joking way to ask a friend to take care of them during a trip.
- While 'adoptar' is used for children, in certain Spanish-speaking legal systems, the term 'acogimiento' is often used for temporary foster care instead of a permanent adoption.
Examples in context
- Soy un gato muy travieso y juguetón. ¡ Adóptame!I'm a very mischievous and playful cat. Adopt me!
- Sabes que siempre he querido ser parte de tu familia, ¿verdad? Entonces, ¿ me adoptas?You know I've always wanted to be part of your family, right? So, will you adopt me?
- Si eres buena persona, adóptame.If you are a good person, adopt me.
- Por favor, adóptame y sé mi madre.Please, adopt me and be my mother.
- No quiero estar solo, adóptame.I don't want to be alone, adopt me.
Example conversation
A young boy is talking to a kind woman at a shelter.
- AlejandroSeñora, ¿me quiere cuidar?Ma'am, do you want to take care of me?
- SofíaEres un niño muy bueno, Alejandro.You are a very good boy, Alejandro.
- AlejandroEntonces, adóptame por favor.Then, adopt me please.
- SofíaLo hablaré con mis padres hoy mismo.I will talk to my parents about it today.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
