What is the Spanish word for "behave"?

Learn how to say "behave" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

behave

Spanish

comportarse

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Examples of how to use "behave" in Spanish

English
How did the children behave at the party?
Spanish
¿Cómo se comportaron los niños en la fiesta?
English
Children behave well in the library.
Spanish
Los niños se comportan bien en la biblioteca.
English
She behaved politely at dinner.
Spanish
Se comportó educadamente en la cena.
English
He is behaving better this week.
Spanish
Él se está comportando mejor esta semana.
English
They have behaved responsibly today.
Spanish
Han sido responsables hoy.

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