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    Colocado (en. Placed)

    /ko.laˈka.ðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It refers to something that has been placed or located in a specific place.
    The book is already placed on the shelf.
    El libro ya está colocado en la estantería.
    It can also refer to a person who is under the influence of drugs.
    After smoking, he was completely high.
    Después de fumar, quedó completamente colocado.
    Figuratively, it can describe someone who is in an advantageous situation.
    With his new job, he feels very settled.
    Con su nuevo trabajo, se siente muy colocado.

    Etymology

    It derives from the participle of the verb place, which comes from the Latin 'collocare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be placed
    To be very affected by drug use.
    estar colocado
    placed like a king
    To be in a very comfortable or privileged situation.
    colocado como un rey
    placed in a situation
    To be in a position or circumstance that benefits someone.
    colocado en una situación

    Related Words

    place
    Verb that means to put something in a specific place.
    colocar
    placement
    The action of placing something.
    colocación
    location
    A place where something is found.
    ubicación

    Slang Meanings

    To be under the influence of recreational drugs.
    He was so high that he couldn't even speak.
    Estaba tan colocado que no podía ni hablar.
    To feel in a privileged situation.
    After getting that promotion, he feels settled.
    Después de conseguir ese ascenso, se siente colocado.