This is the 8634th most frequent Portuguese word.
adoptar
To take something or someone as one's own, such as adopting a child or embracing an idea or practice.
Used to indicate taking an animal into one's care from a shelter.
Ele decidiu adoptar um cachorro do abrigo.
He decided to adopt a dog from the shelter.
Used to imply implementing or beginning to use a new approach or policy.
A empresa vai adoptar uma nova política ambiental.
The company will adopt a new environmental policy.
Used to indicate embracing or starting to follow a new way of living or habit.