Tumbado (en. Lying down)

/tumˈβaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Participle of the verb 'tumbar', which means to make someone or something fall.
They accidentally knocked over the box.
Han tumbado la caja por accidente.
adjective
That is in a horizontal or reclined position.
The cat was lying in the sun.
El gato estaba tumbado en el sol.
Referring to something that has been thrown down or fallen.
The tree was lying down after the storm.
El árbol estaba tumbado después de la tormenta.

Etymology

From the verb 'tumbar', which comes from the Latin 'tollere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lying on the sofa
Being at rest or relaxed on the sofa.
tumbado en el sofá
lying around doing nothing
Being inactive or unoccupied.
tumbado sin hacer nada
lying on the ground
Being lying down or fallen on the ground.
tumbado en el suelo

Related Words

tumbar
To make something or someone fall.
tumbar
recline
To lean something backwards.
reclinar
fall
To descend by gravity.
caer

Slang Meanings

To be partying or in a state of extreme relaxation.
Today I'm lying at home, enjoying a day off.
Hoy estoy tumbado en casa, disfrutando de un día libre.
To be defeated or emotionally downcast.
After the fight, he remained lying in his bed.
Después de la pelea, se quedó tumbado en su cama.