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    Colocan (en. Place)

    /ko.lo'kan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To put something in a specific location.
    They place the books on the shelf.
    Colocan los libros en la estantería.
    To assign a person to a position or role.
    They place the new employees in different departments.
    Colocan a los nuevos empleados en diferentes departamentos.
    To establish something in an appropriate manner.
    They arrange the shelves so that they are accessible.
    Colocan los estantes de manera que sean accesibles.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    they place it in its place
    To put something in its correct place.
    colocan en su sitio
    when they set the table
    To prepare the table for a meal.
    cuando colocan la mesa

    Related Words

    placement
    Action of placing something.
    colocación
    placed
    That has been put somewhere.
    colocado

    Slang Meanings

    To place something efficiently.
    You need to organize those documents well so they won't get lost.
    Tienes que colocar esos documentos bien para que no se pierdan.
    To place someone in a job.
    The boss placed Juan in a good position in the company.
    El jefe colocó a Juan en una buena posición en la empresa.