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"Placed" is a form of "placed", an adjective which is often translated as "colocado". "Situated" is a form of "situated", an adjective which is often translated as "situado". Learn more about the difference between "placed" and "situated" below.
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. colocado
Once the door is placed in the frame, slide the pins into the hinges.Una vez que la puerta esté colocada en el marco, mete los pernos en las bisagras.
b. puesto
If this piece isn't place correctly, the machine isn't going to work.Si esta pieza no esta bien puesta, la máquina no va a funcionar.
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. situado
The apartment is situated close to two metro stops and a market.El apartamento está situado cerca de dos paradas de metro y un mercado.
b. ubicado
We're going to a restaurant that is situated in the heart of Barcelona.Vamos a un restaurante que está ubicado en el centro de Barcelona.
a. colocado
My parents work really hard, but they are not as well situated as my aunt and uncle.Mis papás trabajan muy duro, pero no están tan bien colocados como mis tíos.
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