comportamientos
/kompoɾtamjentos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "behaviors" is translated into Spanish as comportamientos.
The term refers to the way a person or animal acts or conducts themselves. It is used to describe specific patterns or instances of action.
Which one should you use?
While comportamientos refers to specific acts or patterns of behavior, the related term conducta is often used to refer to a person's overall conduct or a more formal psychological concept of behavior.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, people might say buenos modales to talk about good manners instead of using terms for good behavior.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is comportamientos and the singular form is comportamiento.
How do you pronounce it?
/kompoɾtamjentos/
Did you know?
- The word comportamiento shares a root with puerto, meaning 'port'. Both derive from the Latin 'portare', meaning 'to carry', reflecting the idea of how a person carries their demeanor.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, a 'bad behavior' (mal comportamiento) is often described as falta de respeto, which means 'lack of respect'. The focus is placed on the social breach rather than the action itself.
- In certain scientific or academic contexts, comportamiento is used to describe the physical properties of substances, such as how a liquid 'behaves' under pressure.
Examples in context
- Estoy harto de comportamientos injuriosos en Tatoeba.I’m tired of insulting behaviors on Tatoeba.This sentence is useful for expressing frustration regarding insulting behaviors using comportamientos.Tatoeba #4492792 by rsarias, translation #4492778 by Maydanozz
- Muchos de sus comportamientos pueden explicarse desde una perspectiva determinista.Many of its behaviors can be explained from a deterministic perspective.This sentence shows how specific behaviors can be explained through a deterministic perspective using comportamientos.Tatoeba #1160537 by marcelostockle, translation #1160540 by marcelostockle
- Es importante reconocer y modificar los comportamientos negativos.It is important to recognize and modify negative behaviors.
- No entiendo sus modos, siempre actúa de manera extraña.I don't understand his/her manners, he/she always behaves strangely.
- Julio tiene una forma de ser muy generosa y siempre ayuda a los demás.Julio has a very generous way of being and always helps others.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing their new employee's habits.
- MateoMateo, he tiene algunos comportamientos muy extraños.Mateo, he has some very strange behaviors.
- ElenaTienes razón, Elena, no me gustan sus actitudes.You are right, Elena, I don't like his attitudes.
- MateoDeberíamos hablar con él sobre sus comportamientos.We should talk to him about his behaviors.
- ElenaSí, es lo mejor para el equipo.Yes, it is the best for the team.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
