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    Colgada (en. Hanging)

    /kolˈɡa.ða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of hanging something.
    The hanging of the picture on the wall was perfect.
    La colgada del cuadro en la pared fue perfecta.
    To be in a situation of waiting or indecision.
    After the hanging, she finally made a decision.
    Después de la colgada, finalmente tomó una decisión.

    Etymology

    From the verb colgar, which originates from the Latin 'collocare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be hung up
    To be in a situation of uncertainty or confusion.
    estar colgada
    to have the assignment hanging
    Not having completed something that was supposed to be done.
    tener colgada la tarea

    Related Words

    hang
    Action of suspending something from a place.
    colgar
    suspension
    Action of suspending or stopping something.
    suspensión

    Slang Meanings

    To be distracted or lost in thoughts.
    She was so hung up on her ideas that she didn't hear what they told her.
    Estaba tan colgada en sus ideas que no escuchó lo que le dijeron.
    State of not knowing what to do.
    She was hung up, not knowing whether to go to the party or stay at home.
    Estaba colgada sin saber si ir a la fiesta o quedarme en casa.