colocación
“colocación” means “placement” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
placement
Also: arrangement, positioning
📝 In Action
La colocación de los cuadros en la pared me gusta mucho.
A2I really like the placement of the paintings on the wall.
La buena colocación de los espejos hace que la habitación parezca más grande.
B1The good positioning of the mirrors makes the room look bigger.
Debemos revisar la colocación de los productos en el estante.
B1We should check the arrangement of the products on the shelf.
job placement
Also: employment
📝 In Action
La agencia de colocación le ayudó a encontrar un nuevo empleo.
B2The placement agency helped him find a new job.
La tasa de colocación de esta universidad es muy alta.
C1The job placement rate of this university is very high.
Busca una colocación estable en el sector público.
B2He is looking for stable employment in the public sector.
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Words that translate to "colocación" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: colocación
Question 1 of 3
Which of these phrases refers to an employment office?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'collocatio', which means 'the act of putting things together in their proper place'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'colocación' only mean putting things on a shelf?
No! While it often refers to physical items, it is also very common in finance (investing money) and employment (finding a job position).
How is it different from 'posición'?
'Posición' is usually a fixed state (where something is), while 'colocación' often implies the *act* or the *result* of someone deliberately putting it there.
Is it used in linguistics?
Yes, just like in English, a 'colocación' refers to words that naturally hang out together (like 'hacer la cama').