/kompoɾˈtaɾse/
#2922 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
to behave
Word origin
From Latin comportare ('to bring together'), from com- ('together') plus portare ('to carry').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- comportare
- English cognates
- comport, portable
Grammar
Verb type-ar reflexive
ReflexiveYes
Examples
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The children behaved very well at the party.
comportarte .
You must behave respectfully in class.
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I do not know why he behaves like that with me.
¡Compórtate, !
Behave yourself, we are in a serious place!
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He behaved like a true friend.
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