Acostaré (en. I will lay down)

/akos.taˈɾe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make someone lie down or get into a horizontal position.
I will put the kids to bed so they can rest.
Acostaré a los niños para que descansen.
To place or put something in a horizontal position.
I will lay the book on the table.
Acostaré el libro sobre la mesa.
To lay or place someone in bed.
Tonight I will put my son to bed after reading him a story.
Esta noche acostaré a mi hijo después de leerle un cuento.

Etymology

From the Latin 'accostare', which means 'to place on the shore' or 'to lie down'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to go to bed
To go to bed to sleep.
acostarse
to go to bed early
To go to sleep at an early hour.
acostarse temprano
to sleep with someone
To have intimate relations with someone.
acostarse con alguien
to lie down on the beach
Lying on the sand to rest or sunbathe.
acostarse en la playa

Related Words

to go to bed
Verb that means to recline or to lie down in bed.
acostarse
coucher
A person who usually puts others to bed, especially children.
acostador
bedding
The action or effect of putting to bed.
acostamiento

Slang Meanings

To lie down to sleep.
After eating, I’m going to lie down for a while.
Después de comer, voy a acostaré un rato.
To spend the night with someone.
Last night I slept with a friend.
Anoche me acosté con un amigo.