Colocaron (en. Placed)

/kolo'kaɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To put or situate something in a specific place.
They placed the furniture in the living room.
Colocaron los muebles en la sala de estar.
To establish or assign something in a specific context.
They placed Juan in the manager position.
Colocaron a Juan en el puesto de gerente.
To locate something in an appropriate place for its use or function.
They placed the tools in the toolbox.
Colocaron las herramientas en la caja de herramientas.

Etymology

From the verb colocar, derived from the Latin 'collocare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

they placed the cards on the table
It refers to exposing the truth or intentions openly.
colocaron las cartas sobre la mesa
placed in a situation
It means to put someone in a specific context or role.
colocaron en situación

Related Words

place
To put something in a specific place.
colocar
location
The place or position where something is found.
ubicación
assignment
The act of designating something for a specific use or purpose.
asignación

Slang Meanings

To be under the influence of a drug.
After smoking, they got high and couldn't stop laughing.
Después de fumar, se colocaron y no podían parar de reír.
To be in a state of euphoria or extreme enthusiasm.
At the party, everyone got high with the music and the atmosphere.
En la fiesta todos se colocaron con la música y el ambiente.