Colocados (en. Placed)

ko-lo-ka-dos

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
People who are under the influence of a drug.
The people high on the street are visible at night.
Los colocados de la calle son visibles en la noche.
State of being influenced by a substance.
The high people often lose control of their actions.
Los colocados suelen perder el control de sus acciones.
verb
To be in an altered state due to drugs.
They got high after smoking a joint.
Se colocaron después de fumar un porro.
To feel euphoric due to substances.
She got high at the party and danced all night.
Ella se colocó en la fiesta y bailó toda la noche.

Etymology

From the verb 'to place', which implies putting in a state or situation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be high
To be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
estar colocado
high as a kite
To be extremely under the influence of substances.
colocado hasta las patas
to place something
To establish something in a specific position or state.
colocar algo

Related Words

high
State of intense high.
colocón
to get high
Verb that means attaining a state of high.
colocarse
drugs
Substances that alter physical or mental state.
drogas

Slang Meanings

To be very high.
After that party, I was higher than ever.
Después de esa fiesta, estaba más colocado que nunca.
To feel very happy or euphoric.
That music gets me really high.
Esa música me coloca muy alto.