C1 adjective Neutral

apt

/æpt/

Describes something that is appropriate, suitable, or fitting for a particular purpose or situation. It can also refer to a person who has a natural tendency to do something or is quick to learn.

Ejemplos

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1

That was an apt description of the weather today.

That was a very fitting way to describe the current weather.

2

The candidate proved to be an apt choice for the demanding role.

The applicant turned out to be a suitable selection for the difficult job.

3

He's apt to get a bit grumpy when he hasn't had enough sleep.

He has a tendency to become irritable if he is tired.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
aptness
Adverbio
aptly
Adjetivo
apt
Relacionado
aptitude
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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'Adapt'. If something is 'APT', it fits so well that you don't need to 'ADAPT' it.

Quiz rápido

The nickname 'Speedy' was very _____ for the fastest runner on the team.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: apt

Ejemplos

1

That was an apt description of the weather today.

everyday

That was a very fitting way to describe the current weather.

2

The candidate proved to be an apt choice for the demanding role.

formal

The applicant turned out to be a suitable selection for the difficult job.

3

He's apt to get a bit grumpy when he hasn't had enough sleep.

informal

He has a tendency to become irritable if he is tired.

4

The author uses an apt metaphor to illustrate the protagonist's internal conflict.

academic

The writer employs a relevant comparison to show the character's inner struggle.

5

The consultant provided an apt analysis of the company's financial risks.

business

The advisor gave a highly appropriate evaluation of the firm's monetary dangers.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
aptness
Adverbio
aptly
Adjetivo
apt
Relacionado
aptitude

Colocaciones comunes

apt description a very fitting explanation
be apt to to have a tendency to
apt pupil a student who learns quickly
apt remark a relevant or timely comment
highly apt extremely suitable

Frases Comunes

apt to do something

likely to do something

an apt student

someone who is naturally talented at learning

aptly named

having a name that perfectly suits the person or thing

Se confunde a menudo con

apt vs adept

Adept means highly skilled at something, while apt means suitable or likely.

apt vs adapt

Adapt is a verb meaning to change or adjust, whereas apt is an adjective.

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Notas de uso

Use 'apt' when you want to emphasize that a word or choice fits a situation perfectly. When describing people, 'apt to' describes a habitual tendency.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'adept' when they mean 'apt'. Remember that 'apt' is about the 'fit' of an idea, while 'adept' is about a person's skill level.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'Adapt'. If something is 'APT', it fits so well that you don't need to 'ADAPT' it.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Latin 'aptus', meaning 'fitted, suited, or fastened'.

Patrones gramaticales

Used before a noun (an apt metaphor) Used with the 'to + infinitive' structure (apt to forget) Can be modified by adverbs like 'extremely' or 'highly'

Quiz rápido

The nickname 'Speedy' was very _____ for the fastest runner on the team.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: apt

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B2

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B2

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