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comportamiento
/kom.poɾ.taˈmjen.to/
behavior
El comportamiento de los niños en la escuela fue excelente.
The children's behavior at school was excellent.
general
The way in which someone or something behaves, especially in response to a particular situation or stimulus.
El comportamiento agresivo del perro asustó al vecino.
The dog's aggressive behavior scared the neighbor.
Los científicos estudiaron el comportamiento de los monos en su hábitat natural.
Scientists studied the monkeys' behavior in their natural habitat.
This term is commonly used in both everyday language and scientific contexts, particularly in psychology and biology.
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comportamiento socialsocial behaviorcomportamiento animalanimal behaviorcomportamiento humanohuman behaviorcomportamiento éticoethical behaviorcomportamiento inadecuadoinappropriate behavior
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
In formal contexts, 'comportamiento' is often used to describe actions that are observed or studied, while in informal contexts, it can refer to general manners or conduct.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
The meaning of 'comportamiento' can vary significantly depending on the context. In scientific contexts, it refers to observable actions, while in everyday language, it can describe manners or conduct.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'comportar' (to behave) with the suffix '-miento', which is used to form nouns indicating actions or states.
Usage Notes
In formal contexts, 'comportamiento' is often used to describe actions that are observed or studied, while in informal contexts, it can refer to general manners or conduct.
Word Breakdown
comportar
to behave
root-miento
action or state
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