adaptar

Senses

1. 1.

   to adapt, to adjust

   to modify something to make it suitable for a new purpose or situation

2. 2.

   to adapt (oneself)

   to adjust oneself to new conditions or environment (reflexive: adaptar-se)

3. 3.

   to adapt

   to convert a work (book, play, etc.) into another medium or format

Examples

• "Vamos adaptar o projeto às novas exigências do cliente."

  We're going to adapt the project to the client's new requirements.

• "Ela se adaptou rapidamente à vida na nova cidade."

  She adapted quickly to life in the new city.

• "O romance foi adaptado para o cinema com grande sucesso."

  The novel was adapted for cinema with great success.

Usage

Regular -ar verb. Very commonly used reflexively (adaptar-se) when referring to people adjusting to new situations. Often followed by "a" (to) or "para" (for). Common collocations: adaptar-se ao ambiente, adaptar para o cinema/teatro.