la conducta
conduct · behavior
Manera en que una persona actúa o se comporta frente a los demás o en diferentes situaciones.
Word: conducta
Meaning:
In English, "conducta" translates to conduct or behavior. It refers to the way a person acts or behaves in different situations, especially in social or moral contexts.
Explanation:
- Conducta is a feminine noun in Spanish.
- It derives from the verb conducir, which means "to lead" or "to conduct." Thus, conducta can be thought of as "the way in which one is led to behave" or simply "behavior."
Definitions / Uses:
- Behavior or Manner of Acting: The way an individual carries out actions or behaves, especially in social environments (e.g., "Su conducta fue ejemplar" - "His behavior was exemplary").
- Rule or Code of Conduct: It can also refer to a set of rules or standards governing behavior (e.g., "normas de conducta").
Parts of Speech:
- Noun (feminine)
Synonyms:
- comportamiento (behavior)
- manera de actuar (way of acting)
- modales (manners)
- actitud (attitude)
Antonyms:
- desobediencia (disobedience)
- indiscreción (indiscretion)
- incorrección (incorrectness, misbehavior)
In summary, conducta mainly refers to human behavior or ways of acting, especially in terms of moral or social norms.
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Examples
Su conducta en clase fue ejemplar.noun
His conduct in class was exemplary.
Su conducta en la reunión fue excelente.noun
His behavior in the meeting was excellent.
Su conducta en el trabajo siempre es muy profesional.noun
His conduct at work is always very professional.
La maestra observó que la conducta de los niños mejoró después del recreo.noun
The teacher observed that the behavior of the children improved after recess.
La conducta del grupo cambió mucho después de la charla.noun
The behavior of the group changed a lot after the talk.
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