Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Acostado (en. Lying down)

    /akos'taðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to a person or thing that is in a horizontal position.
    She stayed lying in bed all afternoon.
    Ella se quedó acostada en la cama toda la tarde.
    State of being laid down or stretched out.
    The dog is lying in the shade.
    El perro está acostado en la sombra.
    Describes the action of lying down.
    After dinner, I went to bed early.
    Después de cenar, me acosté temprano.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'acostar', which comes from the Latin 'accostare', meaning to place in a location.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lying in bed
    To be resting or sleeping in bed.
    acostado en la cama
    lying on one's back
    To be in a horizontal position with the face upward.
    acostado boca arriba
    lying on one's side
    To be in a horizontal position with the body on its side.
    acostado de lado

    Related Words

    to lie down
    Verb that indicates the action of getting into a horizontal position.
    acostarse
    bed
    Furniture used for sleeping or resting.
    cama
    rest
    State of being at peace or tranquility.
    reposo

    Slang Meanings

    To lie down to rest or sleep.
    Today I'm feeling sluggish, so I'm going to stay lying down all day.
    Hoy estoy achacoso, así que me voy a quedar acostado todo el día.
    To be at home doing nothing.
    On Sunday, I lie down watching series all day.
    El domingo estoy acostado viendo series todo el día.