Kilo Lingo

/kompoɾˈtaɾse/

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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

.

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!

.

He behaved like a true friend.

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This word is part of lesson 59.