adjust

ajustar

Cambiar algo ligeramente para que encaje o funcione mejor.

En inglés sencillo: To change something slightly so it fits or works better.

• Please adjust the seat.
• I adjusted my belt after lunch.
• Can you adjust the mirror so I can see the road?

Sinónimos: alter, change

Expresiones frecuentes: adjust the seat, adjust the volume

adaptarse

Cambiar los hábitos o la manera de pensar para desenvolverse en una situación nueva.

En inglés sencillo: To change your habits or thinking so you can deal with a new situation.

• It takes time to adjust.
• She adjusted quickly to her new school.
• Have you adjusted to working at night?

Cómo se usa: adjust to something (He adjusted to the colder climate.); adjust to doing something (I am adjusting to living alone.)

Sinónimos: adapt, get used to

Expresiones frecuentes: adjust to something, adjust to living

modificar, adaptar

Modificar algo para que responda a una necesidad o situación.

En inglés sencillo: To change something to suit a need or situation.

• We adjusted the recipe for children.
• They adjusted their plans after the storm.
• The budget must be adjusted to match our income.

Cómo se usa: adjust something to suit something (We adjusted the menu to suit local tastes.)

Sinónimos: modify, adapt, alter

Expresiones frecuentes: adjust something accordingly, adjust a plan

corregir, rectificar

Cambiar algo para que sea más exacto o correcto.

En inglés sencillo: To change something so it becomes more accurate or correct.

• She adjusted her estimate after checking the figures.
• The new evidence made him adjust his conclusion.
• We adjusted the calculation to correct an error.

Sinónimos: correct, revise

Expresiones frecuentes: adjust an estimate, adjust a conclusion