adattare
adapt
verb ah-daht-TAH-reh Less Common
Origin: from Latin adaptare
Also means
adjust
Usage Note
Adattare means to modify something to fit a new purpose; reflexively adattarsi a means 'to adjust to' circumstances. Italians admire someone who sa adattarsi, knowing how to roll with whatever comes.
Examples
"Dobbiamo adattare il piano."
Natural Translation
We must adapt the plan.
Literal Translation
We-must adapt the plan.
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