Translation of Italian word "adattare" to English
adattare
/adatˈtare/
Meaning
VerbTo modify something to suit a new purpose, or adjust to circumstances.
How to use
The Italian verb 'adattare' means 'to adapt, to adjust, to fit' (To modify something to suit a new purpose, or adjust to circumstances). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. The past participle of 'adattare' should be memorized, as it is needed for all compound tenses including passato prossimo and trapassato.
🇬🇧 English
to adapt, to adjust, to fit
Example
Il regista ha saputo adattare il romanzo per il grande schermo con maestria.
The director managed to adapt the novel for the big screen masterfully.
È necessario adattare il piano di studi alle esigenze dei lavoratori.
It is necessary to adjust the curriculum to the needs of workers.
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- Il regista ha saputo adattare il romanzo per il grande schermo con maestria.— The director managed to adapt the novel for the big screen masterfully.
- È necessario adattare il piano di studi alle esigenze dei lavoratori.— It is necessary to adjust the curriculum to the needs of workers.
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The Italian word "adattare" means "to adapt, to adjust, to fit" in English.
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