yacer
“yacer” means “to lie” in Spanish (to be in a horizontal position or at rest).
to lie
Also: to be buried, to be situated
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Aquí yace el gran poeta.
B1Here lies the great poet.
Los restos de la antigua civilización yacen bajo la arena.
B2The remains of the ancient civilization lie beneath the sand.
El perro yacía tranquilamente junto a la chimenea.
C1The dog was lying peacefully by the fireplace.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
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Preterite
Imperfect
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Words that translate to "yacer" in Spanish:
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From the Latin word 'iacere', meaning to throw or to lie down.
First recorded: 12th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'yacer' used in common conversation?
Rarely. It is almost exclusively used in literature, formal history, or funerary contexts.
Can 'yacer' mean to have sex?
Yes, in very old literature, it was used as a euphemism (to lie with someone), but this is considered archaic today.
Does 'yacimiento' come from 'yacer'?
Yes! A 'yacimiento' is a place where minerals or fossils 'lie' or are located under the ground.