No. 4,277 in Portuguese
adapte
"Adapte" means "adapt" (command or third-person singular of the verb "adaptar").
In a sentence
Adapte-se às mudanças para crescer.
Adapt yourself to changes to grow.
Here, 'adapte' is used as a reflexive verb indicating the act of adapting oneself to circumstances.
Ele sempre adapta os planos às necessidades.
He always adapts the plans to the needs.
In this context, 'adapte' is used as a transitive verb showing how plans are modified to meet requirements.
Adapte esta ferramenta para outro tipo de projeto.
Adapt this tool for another type of project.
The usage of 'adapte' here is imperative, instructing someone to modify a tool for a different application.
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