acostado
“acostado” means “lying down” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
lying down, in bed
Also: horizontal
📝 In Action
Mi padre está acostado en el sofá viendo la tele.
A1My father is lying down on the sofa watching TV.
¿Por qué estás acostado tan temprano? ¿Te sientes mal?
A2Why are you in bed so early? Do you feel sick?
Dejó la botella acostada para que no se secara el corcho.
B1He left the bottle lying down so the cork wouldn't dry out.
put to bed, laid down
📝 In Action
La niñera ya ha acostado a los gemelos.
B1The nanny has already put the twins to bed.
El viento fuerte había acostado la cosecha de maíz.
C1The strong wind had laid down the corn crop.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'acostado' to describe someone's current position?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the vulgar Latin *accostare*, meaning 'to place side by side' or 'to approach the coast.' Over time, the meaning shifted to 'to put down' or 'to lie down,' referring to placing oneself or something else in a resting position.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'acostado' and 'acostarse'?
'Acostarse' is the action of lying down or going to bed (e.g., 'Me voy a acostar'). 'Acostado' is the description of the resulting state—the position of being horizontal (e.g., 'Estoy acostado').
How do I use 'acostado' if I am a woman?
Since 'acostado' is an adjective, you must make it agree with your gender. A woman would say 'Estoy acostada' (feminine ending -a).