Portuguese Word · Intermediate
adotar
to apply an idea or concept
Pronunciation: /a.doˈta(ʁ)/
Meaning
to apply an idea or concept
Example
A Rússia adotou o capitalismo em 1991.
Russia adopted capitalism in 1991.
Practice tips
- Practice adotar out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese word is for intermediate-level learners.