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foster in Spanish

foster in Spanish is adoptivo, adoptado, acoger — foster means to raise or care for a child who is not biologically one's own.

foster in Spanish

adoptivo
adj
Providing parental care to children not related to oneself.
adoptivo
adj
Receiving such care.
adoptado
adj
Receiving such care.
acoger
verb
(transitive) To nurture or bring up offspring, or to provide similar parental care to an unrelated child.
criar
verb
(transitive) To nurture or bring up offspring, or to provide similar parental care to an unrelated child.
cobijar
verb
(transitive) To nurture or bring up offspring, or to provide similar parental care to an unrelated child.
alentar
verb
(transitive) To promote the development of something; to cultivate and grow a thing.
alimentar
verb
(transitive) To promote the development of something; to cultivate and grow a thing.
fomentar
verb
(transitive) To promote the development of something; to cultivate and grow a thing.
incentivar
verb
(transitive) To promote the development of something; to cultivate and grow a thing.
promover
verb
(transitive) To promote the development of something; to cultivate and grow a thing.
propiciar
verb
(transitive) To promote the development of something; to cultivate and grow a thing.

What does "foster" mean?

  1. verb To raise or care for a child who is not biologically one's own.
    "They've fostered several children over the years."
  2. verb To help something grow or develop, such as a skill, relationship, or idea.
    "The teacher tried to foster a love of reading in her students."
  3. adj Describing a family relationship based on care rather than blood, as in foster parent or foster child.
    "She grew up in a loving foster family."

foster in a sentence

  • They've fostered several children over the years.
  • The teacher tried to foster a love of reading in her students.
  • The program fosters cooperation between local businesses.
  • She grew up in a loving foster family.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "foster" in Spanish?

"foster" in Spanish is adoptivo, adoptado, acoger. foster means: To raise or care for a child who is not biologically one's own.

How do you use "foster" in a sentence?

Example: "They've fostered several children over the years." In Spanish, "foster" is adoptivo, adoptado, acoger.

Are there other ways to say "foster" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 11 translations listed for "foster": adoptivo, adoptado, acoger, criar, cobijar, alentar.

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