tumbado
“tumbado” means “lying down” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
lying down
Also: reclining, stretched out
📝 In Action
Después del trabajo, me quedé tumbado en el sofá.
A2After work, I stayed lying down on the sofa.
El gato está tumbado al sol en la terraza.
A2The cat is lying in the sun on the terrace.
No puedes estar todo el día tumbada sin hacer nada.
B1You can't be lying down all day doing nothing.
baggy / low-slung
Also: laid-back / street
📝 In Action
Me gusta usar los pantalones bien tumbados.
B2I like wearing my pants really baggy/low.
Él anda con un estilo muy tumbado.
C1He walks around with a very street/laid-back style.
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Quick Quiz: tumbado
Question 1 of 3
Which verb should you use to say 'I am lying down'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the Spanish verb 'tumbar' (to knock down). The verb likely comes from an imitation of the sound of something falling (onomatopoeia), similar to 'tumble' in English.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'tumbado' the same as 'acostado'?
Mostly, yes! Both mean 'lying down.' However, 'acostado' usually implies you are in bed or going to sleep, while 'tumbado' is more casual, like reclining on a couch or the floor.
Can I use 'tumbado' to describe an object?
Yes! If a vase has been knocked over on its side, you can say 'el florero está tumbado'.
Does 'tumbado' mean 'lazy'?
It can imply laziness if you say someone is 'siempre tumbado' (always lying around), but the word itself just describes the physical position.