colocado

colocado(
koh
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loh
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kah
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doh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. placed
El televisor se puede caer si no está bien colocado sobre el mueble.The television set may fall if it's not placed correctly on the cabinet.
a. employed
Se graduó de la universidad hace seis meses, y todavía no está colocado.He graduated from college six months ago, and he's still not employed.
3.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(on drugs)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. high
Paco está muerto de risa y tiene una expresión rara; yo creo que está colocado.Paco is just laughing and has an odd expression on his face; I think he's high.
b. stoned
En la fiesta olía a mariguana, y todos estaban colocados.It smelled like marijuana at the party and everybody was stoned.
4.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(drunk)
a. plastered
Andrés estuvo tomando toda la noche y llegó a la casa colocado.Andrés was drinking all night and came home plastered.
b. smashed
No lo dejes manejar si está colocado. Llama un taxi.You can't let him drive if he's smashed. Call a cab.
5. (connected to)
Regionalism used in Chile
(Chile)
a. close
Julia te podría recomendar; ella está bien colocada con los directivos de la empresa.Julia could recommend you; she's close to the top people in the company.
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