Acomodar (en. Accommodate)

/akomoˈðar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To organize or arrange in an orderly manner.

I am going to arrange the books on the shelf.

Voy a acomodar los libros en la estantería.

To adjust something so that it functions well or is in harmony.

We need to adjust the work schedule.

Necesitamos acomodar el horario de trabajo.

To provide someone with what they need or a place to stay.

I am going to accommodate him in my house until he finds a place.

Le voy a acomodar en mi casa hasta que encuentre un lugar.

From the Latin 'accommodare', which means 'to adjust'.

to adapt to something

To adapt to a situation or circumstance.

acomodarse a algo

to arrange things

To organize and put in order what is disorganized.

acomodar las cosas

to accommodate someone

To provide a place or help to a person.

acomodar a alguien

accommodation

The act of accommodating or the state of being accommodated.

acomodación

accommodationist

A person who is in charge of accommodating.

acomodador

To put everything in order.

I am going to tidy up the room; it’s a mess.

Voy a acomodar el cuarto, está un desastre.

To adjust something into a place.

Can you fit that box in the trunk?

¿Puedes acomodar esa caja en el maletero?