Acueste (en. Go to bed)
/a.kwe.ˈste/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
It refers to the action of making someone lie down.
I hope that you go to bed early tonight.
Espero que tú te acueste temprano esta noche.
It is used in sentences that express desire or need.
It's important that you go to bed soon if you have to get up early.
Es importante que te acueste pronto si tienes que levantarte temprano.
It can be used in contexts of recommendation.
I want you to put the children to bed after dinner.
Quiero que tú acueste a los niños después de cenar.
Etymology
It comes from the verb 'acostar', which has roots in the Latin 'accostare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
go to bed early
Recommendation to go to bed at a reasonable hour.
acuéstese temprano
don't go to bed with resentment
Advice not to go to sleep angry.
no te acuestes con rencor
put him to bed at dusk
Instruction to put someone to bed at nightfall.
acuéstalo al anochecer
Related Words
to lie down
Action of going to bed.
acostarse
lying down
Horizontal position on a surface.
acostado
to wake up
Action of coming out of sleep.
despertar
Slang Meanings
Colloquial expression that implies going to bed.
After the party, I decided to go to bed and forget about the world.
Después de la fiesta, decidí acueste y olvidarme del mundo.
Informal use to indicate that someone needs or offers to rest.
You're tired, so take a nap for a while.
Estás cansado, pues acueste un rato.