apoltronarse
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apoltronarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to settle down
Los sábados por la noche, mi esposo se apoltrona en el sofá delante de la tele y se niega a salir de casa.On Saturday evenings, my husband settles down on the sofa in front of the TV and refuses to go out.
b. to settle oneself
Estoy deseando llegar a casa, quitarme los zapatos y apoltronarme en un sillón con un libro.I can't wait to get home, take off my shoes, and settle myself in a chair with a book.
c. to lounge
¿Dónde está el gato? - En la cocina. Se ha apoltronado en una silla al sol.Where's the cat? - In the kitchen. He's lounging on a chair in the sun.
2. (figurative) (to become accomodating)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. to settle into an easy life
A pesar de que todavía son jóvenes, mis amigos se han apoltronado y no quieren aventurarse a hacer nada nuevo.Even though they're still young, my friends have settled into an easy life and don't want to venture into anything new.
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