No. 9,323 in Spanish
adoptar
To take something or someone as one's own.
In a sentence
Ellos decidieron adoptar un cachorro del refugio.
They decided to adopt a puppy from the shelter.
In this sentence, 'adoptar' is used in the context of taking responsibility for a pet.
Vamos a adoptar una nueva estrategia para el proyecto.
We are going to adopt a new strategy for the project.
Here, 'adoptar' refers to the adoption of a new method or way of proceeding within a course of action.
Ella quiere adoptar la ciudadanía de otro país.
She wants to adopt the citizenship of another country.
In this case, 'adoptar' means acquiring a new legal status, signifying a change or acquisition.
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