apt

appropriato, azzeccato

Che si adatta bene a una situazione o a uno scopo preciso.

In inglese semplice: Suitable for a particular situation or purpose.

• That is an apt description.
• Her choice of music was particularly apt for the occasion.
• Can you think of a more apt title?

Sinonimi: appropriate, suitable, fitting

Contrari: inappropriate, unsuitable

Espressioni comuni: an apt description, an apt comparison, particularly apt

incline, propenso

Che tende a fare qualcosa o a subire qualcosa, spesso di indesiderato.

In inglese semplice: Likely to do something or for something to happen, often something unwanted.

• He is apt to lose his keys.
• Small children are apt to ask unexpected questions.
• Prices are apt to rise during the holidays.

Come si usa: apt to do something (These paths are apt to flood after heavy rain.)

Sinonimi: likely, liable, prone

Contrari: unlikely

Espressioni comuni: apt to forget, apt to change, apt to happen

dotato, sveglio

Naturalmente bravo a imparare o a fare qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: Naturally good at learning or doing something.

• She was an apt pupil.
• His teacher found him apt and eager to learn.
• An apt student can quickly master these basic techniques.

Sinonimi: gifted, quick, able

Espressioni comuni: an apt pupil, an apt student, an apt learner