Acomodo (en. Arrangement)
/a.ko.'mo.do/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
The action of arranging or the state of being arranged.
The arrangement of the furniture in the living room was perfect.
El acomodo de los muebles en la sala fue perfecto.
Condition of tranquility or well-being in a specific place.
The arrangement in his house brought him peace and happiness.
El acomodo en su casa le daba paz y felicidad.
Etymology
From the verb acomodar, which comes from the Latin 'accommodare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
arrangement of the world
A situation of privilege or benefit in society.
acomodo del mundo
to make an arrangement
To reach an agreement or adjustment in a situation.
hacer un acomodo
Related Words
acomodar
To place things in an orderly manner.
acomodar
acomodador
A person who helps to organize or arrange.
acomodador
acomodación
The action of arranging or the resulting condition from it.
acomodación
Slang Meanings
A favorable situation that someone achieves through influence.
That job was an arrangement; he has no experience.
Ese trabajo fue un acomodo, no tiene experiencia.
Friendships that allow obtaining something without merit.
It's clear that he made an arrangement to get the position.
Se nota que hizo un acomodo para conseguir el puesto.