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    Colocó (en. Placed)

    /ko.lokó/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To place someone or something in a specific location.
    She placed the books on the shelf.
    Ella colocó los libros en la estantería.
    To put or arrange something in a certain way.
    She set the table for dinner.
    Colocó la mesa para la cena.
    To establish a position or state.
    The manager arranged the employees according to their performance.
    El director colocó a los empleados según su rendimiento.

    Etymology

    It comes from the verb 'colocar', which has roots in the Latin 'collocare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lay the cards on the table
    Clarify a situation or set the topics for discussion.
    colocar las cartas sobre la mesa
    to put in its place
    Organize or place something where it belongs.
    colocar en su lugar
    not putting ideas together well
    Express thoughts in a confusing manner.
    no colocar bien las ideas

    Related Words

    place
    Verb that refers to situating something in a place.
    colocar
    placement
    Action and effect of placing.
    colocación
    placer
    Person who places.
    colocador

    Slang Meanings

    To place something quickly.
    He placed it in no time.
    Lo colocó en un dos por tres.
    To make someone occupy a position.
    I put myself on the list for the job.
    Me coloco en la lista para el trabajo.