acostar

/aˈkostar/
to lie down or rest

Me acosté en la cama después de una larga jornada.

I lay down in bed after a long day.

◆ What It Really Means
a way to describe physical or mental rest
Literal Meaning
to lie down or rest
Literal Breakdown
rootto lie down
◇ Mental Image
a mental picture of someone resting or lying down
◈ When to Use
a realistic scenario where someone uses the verb to describe resting or lying down
◉ Cultural Note
This verb is commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries to describe the act of resting or lying down.
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to lie down or rest

Después de trabajar todo el día, me acosté en mi escritorio.

After working all day, I lay down at my desk.

This verb can also be used to describe a person's physical position, e.g., 'Me acosté en el sofá'.

Collocations

acostar en la camato go to bed

Related Phrases

acostar en el sofáidiom
to lie down on the couch

Pro Tip

Use acostar in formal or informal contexts to describe resting or lying down.

For example, 'Me acosté en la cama después de trabajar todo el día' (I lay down in bed after working all day).

Gold Rule

Use acostar to describe physical rest or relaxation.

For example, 'Me acosté en el sofá para descansar' (I lay down on the couch to rest).

Word Origin

From Latin acostare, meaning 'to lie down' or 'to rest'.

Usage Notes

This verb is commonly used in formal and informal contexts to describe the act of resting or lying down.

Word Breakdown

root
to lie down
verb
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