comportarse — meaning in English

English meaning

• behave verb To act in a particular way, or to act properly and politely.
• conduct noun The way a person behaves, especially in terms of morals or manners.

Senses

comportarse is used for these senses in English:

• act one's age (imperative, originally, US) To behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish.
• behave (intransitive) To act, conduct oneself in a specific manner; used with an adverbial of manner.
• behave (intransitive) To act in a polite or proper way.
• conduct (transitive, reflexive) To behave.

conduct — full definition

1. noun The way a person behaves, especially in terms of morals or manners.
2. verb To organize and carry out an activity such as research or a survey.
3. verb To direct a group of musicians performing together.
4. verb To allow heat, electricity, or sound to pass through.

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