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    Colocarse (en. Be placed)

    /ko.lo.ˈkaɾ.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To locate oneself in a specific place or adopt a posture.
    He got in line to buy tickets.
    Él se colocó en la fila para comprar entradas.
    To take a substance, especially drugs, in order to experience psychoactive effects.
    He got high after smoking a joint.
    Se colocó después de fumar un porro.
    To feel good or euphoric due to the effect of drugs.
    She got high and started dancing happily.
    Ella se colocó y empezó a bailar felizmente.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'colocar', which comes from the Latin 'collocare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to get in the right position
    To find the appropriate position in a context.
    colocarse bien
    to get in the wrong position
    To be in an unfavorable situation or position.
    colocarse mal
    to dress fashionably
    To adopt a current style or way of dressing.
    colocarse a la moda

    Related Words

    colocar
    To put or place an object in a specific location.
    colocar
    ubicación
    Position or place where something is located.
    ubicación
    situación
    State or context in which someone or something finds itself.
    situación

    Slang Meanings

    To be high or euphoric after consuming substances.
    After the party, everyone was high.
    Después de la fiesta, todos estaban colocados.
    To feel in a transcendental or spiritual state after meditating or practicing yoga.
    At the end of the meditation, I felt very euphoric.
    Al final de la meditación, me sentí muy colocado.