What does apropiado in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word apropiado in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use apropiado in Spanish.

The word apropiado in Spanish means appropriate, accommodate, take, rule, dominate, appropriate, suitable for. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word apropiado

appropriate

adjetivo (adecuado)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
No es apropiado vestir de blanco en una boda si no eres la novia.
Wearing white to a wedding isn't appropriate, unless you're the bride.

accommodate

verbo transitivo (formal (adecuar, acomodar) (formal)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

take

(adueñarse de algo) (remove)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Se apropió del juguete y no se lo dejó a ningún niño.
He took the toy and didn't let any of the boys touch it.

rule, dominate

(atraer la atención)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Con sus originales pasos, Miriam se apropió de la pista de baile.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. With his innovative style, he ruled (or: dominated) the dance floor.

appropriate

(Derecho: adquirir, conseguir) (through force, formal)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Tras una larga batalla legal, la familia se apropió de todas las acciones de la compañía.
After a long legal battle, the family seized all the company's shares.

suitable for

(ideal para)

Este libro es apropiado para niños de 7 a 9 años.
This book is suitable for children aged between 7 and 9.

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