No. 1,358 in Catalan
comporta
The Catalan word "comporta" means "gate" or "sluice" used to regulate water flow.
In a sentence
La situació actual comporta molts reptes.
The current situation entails many challenges.
In this sentence, 'comporta' (from the verb 'comportar') means 'entails' or 'brings forth'. It expresses consequence or implication arising from a situation.
El seu comportament es comporta com es pot esperar.
His behavior acts as could be expected.
Here, 'comporta' (from the verb ‘comportar’) is used reflexively and means 'to behave'. It illustrates conduct or action according to expectation.
Aquest disseny es comporta millor sota pressió.
This design performs better under pressure.
In this context, 'comporta' (from 'comportar') means 'performs' or 'operates'. It conveys functioning or efficiency under certain conditions.
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