Comportar-se
Example: És important comportar-se bé en situacions formals.
Definition
"Comportar-se" means to behave or conduct oneself in a particular way, especially in social or formal situations. It refers to the manner in which a person acts or carries out their actions, often implying appropriateness or decorum.
Etymology
The Catalan verb "comportar-se" comes from the verb "comportar," meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear,' combined with the reflexive pronoun "se," indicating the action is performed by the subject on itself. It reflects the idea of 'carrying oneself' in a certain way. Did you know? This verb shares roots with the Latin verb 'comportare,' meaning 'to bring together' or 'to carry along.'
Learn to use this word actively
"Comportar-se" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
