Acomodado (en. Well-off)

/ako.moˈða.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Definition_text: Refers to a person who has sufficient economic resources.
Example_sentence: He comes from a well-off family that has never had financial problems.
Él proviene de una familia acomodada que nunca ha tenido problemas financieros.
Definition_text: Someone who occupies a favorable place or position, usually through influence.
Example_sentence: In his job, he feels secure because he has a comfortable position thanks to his father.
En su trabajo, se siente seguro porque tiene un puesto acomodado gracias a su padre.
Definition_text: Something that has been adapted or adjusted to a new situation or need.
Example_sentence: The house is arranged to be more functional and cozy.
La casa está acomodada para ser más funcional y acogedora.

Etymology

Etymology_origin: Derived from the verb to accommodate, which comes from the Latin 'accommodare', meaning 'to adjust or accommodate.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Phrase: to be well-off
Meaning: To have a favorable economic situation.
estar acomodado
Phrase: well-off person
Meaning: An individual who enjoys comforts and economic resources.
persona acomodada
Phrase: comfortable life
Meaning: A lifestyle that reflects stability and abundance.
vida acomodada

Related Words

Related_word: accommodate
Description: Verb meaning to adjust or place something in an appropriate spot.
acomodar
Related_word: accommodation
Description: Noun referring to the act of accommodating, or to the situation of being well-off.
acomodación

Slang Meanings

Meaning: To have it all
Example: With that house and that car, he is more than well-off.
Con esa casa y ese coche, está más que acomodado.
Meaning: To have a good life
Example: With the job he has, he leads a comfortable life.
Con el trabajo que tiene, lleva una vida acomodada.