B2 Collocation औपचारिक

Adoptar medidas.

Take measures.

मतलब

To implement actions or steps to address a situation or problem.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

In Spain, 'adoptar medidas' is the phrase of choice for the 'BOE' (Boletín Oficial del Estado), the official government gazette. If a measure isn't in the BOE, it doesn't exist. In Mexican business culture, 'adoptar medidas' is used to show 'seriedad' (seriousness). It's common in press releases from major companies like Pemex or Telmex. In Argentina, due to frequent economic shifts, 'adoptar medidas' is a constant headline in newspapers like 'La Nación' regarding inflation or currency controls. In Colombia, the phrase is often associated with 'seguridad ciudadana' (public safety) and is used by local mayors (alcaldes) to announce new city rules.

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Sound like a Pro

Use 'Se han adoptado medidas' in emails to sound professional without sounding aggressive.

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Don't over-adopt

Don't use this for small things like 'I adopted measures to fix my sandwich.' It sounds silly.

मतलब

To implement actions or steps to address a situation or problem.

🎯

Sound like a Pro

Use 'Se han adoptado medidas' in emails to sound professional without sounding aggressive.

⚠️

Don't over-adopt

Don't use this for small things like 'I adopted measures to fix my sandwich.' It sounds silly.

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The 'Drastic' Combo

In news, 'adoptar medidas' is almost always followed by 'drásticas' if the situation is bad.

खुद को परखो

Completa la frase con la forma correcta del verbo 'adoptar'.

El mes pasado, la empresa ________ medidas para reducir el gasto de energía.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: adoptó

'El mes pasado' indicates the past tense (pretérito indefinido), so 'adoptó' is correct.

Selecciona la opción más natural para un contexto formal.

Ante la crisis sanitaria, el ministerio decidió...

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: adoptar medidas

'Adoptar medidas' is the standard formal collocation for government actions.

Empareja el tipo de medida con su contexto más probable.

Medidas...

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: cautelares-Legal, seguridad-Aeropuerto, drásticas-Crisis extrema, ahorro-Economía

These are common adjective-noun pairings for this phrase.

Completa el diálogo con la frase adecuada.

A: Los niveles de contaminación son altísimos. B: Sí, el alcalde tiene que ________ de inmediato.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: adoptar medidas

The context of pollution requires official action.

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विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

Adoptar vs. Tomar

Adoptar Medidas
Formal Formal
Políticas Policies
Tomar Medidas
Neutral Neutral
Físico Physical

अभ्यास बैंक

4 अभ्यास
Completa la frase con la forma correcta del verbo 'adoptar'. Fill Blank B1

El mes pasado, la empresa ________ medidas para reducir el gasto de energía.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: adoptó

'El mes pasado' indicates the past tense (pretérito indefinido), so 'adoptó' is correct.

Selecciona la opción más natural para un contexto formal. Choose B2

Ante la crisis sanitaria, el ministerio decidió...

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: adoptar medidas

'Adoptar medidas' is the standard formal collocation for government actions.

Empareja el tipo de medida con su contexto más probable. Match B2

बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: cautelares-Legal, seguridad-Aeropuerto, drásticas-Crisis extrema, ahorro-Economía

These are common adjective-noun pairings for this phrase.

Completa el diálogo con la frase adecuada. dialogue_completion A2

A: Los niveles de contaminación son altísimos. B: Sí, el alcalde tiene que ________ de inmediato.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: adoptar medidas

The context of pollution requires official action.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

No, companies, schools, and even individuals can use it for serious, planned actions.

Yes, it's 100% correct and very common, just slightly less formal.

It is 'medidas'. The phrase is almost always used in the plural.

The verb 'adoptar' does, but 'adoptar medidas' specifically means taking action.

Yes, it is universal across all Spanish-speaking countries.

Usually 'para' (for/to) or 'contra' (against).

Yes, if you are being serious about a health plan: 'Adoptar medidas dietéticas'.

It's not better, just more 'corporate' sounding. Both are great for B2+.

Simply 'adoptar medidas drásticas'.

Yes, it's in the top 500 most useful formal collocations.

संबंधित मुहावरे

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Tomar medidas

similar

To take action/measures

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Medidas cautelares

specialized form

Precautionary legal measures

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Poner en marcha

builds on

To start/launch

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Hacer frente a

similar

To face/confront

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Pasar a la acción

similar

To take action

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