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to behave
01
comportarse, portarse
to act in a particular way
Example
Despite the challenging situation, he continued to behave calmly.
A pesar de la situación desafiante, continuó comportándose con calma.
The dog was trained to behave obediently in public places.
El perro fue entrenado para comportarse obedientemente en lugares públicos.
02
comportarse, portarse bien
to act in a manner that is considered appropriate, well-mannered, or adhering to social norms and rules
Example
During the wedding ceremony, the children were instructed to behave themselves.
Durante la ceremonia de boda, se les indicó a los niños que se comportaran bien.
He promised his parents he would behave himself at the dinner party.
Él prometió a sus padres que se comportaría bien en la cena.
2.1
comportarse, portarse
to request someone to act appropriately or according to expected standards, often used politely
Example
" Please behave while we're at the restaurant, " his mother gently reminded him.
"Por favor, compórtate mientras estamos en el restaurante," le recordó suavemente su madre.
The teacher asked the students to behave during the field trip.
La profesora pidió a los estudiantes que se comportaran durante la excursión.
03
reaccionar
(chemistry) to react in a particular way because of the laws
Transitive
Example
The compound behaves differently when exposed to high temperatures, following the laws of thermodynamics.
El compuesto reacciona de manera diferente cuando se expone a altas temperaturas, siguiendo las leyes de la termodinámica.
Certain chemicals behave predictably in acidic environments due to their molecular structure.
Ciertos productos químicos reaccionan de manera predecible en entornos ácidos debido a su estructura molecular.
