Colocaba (en. Was placing)

/koloˈkaβa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To put something in a specific place.

She was placing the books on the shelf.

Ella colocaba los libros en la estantería.

To place someone in a position or job.

He was putting him in a position of greater responsibility.

Lo colocaba en una posición de mayor responsabilidad.

To organize or arrange something properly.

She was placing the flowers in the vase.

Colocaba las flores en el jarrón.

From the verb 'colocar', which comes from the Latin 'collocare'.

to place a stone

To put a stone in a specific place.

colocar una piedra

to place an advertisement

To put an advertisement in a visible location.

colocar un anuncio

to place in context

To situate something within an appropriate framework for its understanding.

colocar en contexto

place

To put something in a designated place.

colocar

position

The place occupied by something or someone.

posición

employment

The job situation of a person.

empleo

To get into a state of euphoria from drug use.

He was in such a state that he couldn't control his actions.

Se colocaba de manera que no podía controlar sus actos.

To be in a state of extreme happiness.

After receiving the news, he was filled with joy.

Después de recibir la noticia, se colocaba de alegría.