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    Coloca (en. Place)

    /ko'lo.ka/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To situate or place something in a determined location.
    She places the books on the shelf.
    Ella coloca los libros en la estantería.
    To establish a position or situation.
    The teacher arranges the students in groups.
    El profesor coloca a los estudiantes en grupos.
    To adjust or arrange something in a specific way.
    Place the picture on the wall so it can be seen better.
    Coloca el cuadro en la pared para que se vea mejor.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'collocare', which means 'to put together'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    arrange things properly
    Organize the objects properly.
    coloca bien las cosas
    place your trust
    Trust someone or something.
    coloca tu confianza
    set the table
    Prepare the table for a meal.
    coloca la mesa

    Related Words

    placement
    Action of placing.
    colocación
    re-arrange
    To place again.
    recolocar
    displace
    To remove from its place or disorganize.
    descolocar

    Slang Meanings

    To be in an altered state due to drug use.
    After smoking, he gets high and starts laughing uncontrollably.
    Después de fumar, se coloca y empieza a reír sin parar.
    To enter a situation of confusion or lack of control.
    He got high upon receiving the unexpected news.
    Se colocó al recibir la noticia inesperada.