Spanish word

acomodar

Pronunciation

IPA/akomoˈðaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbset

Example

¿Puedes acomodar la mesa antes de cenar?

Can you set the table before dinner?

Illustration for acomodar (set)

More examples

Tuve que acomodar el horario para poder asistir a la reunión.

I had to adjust the schedule so I could attend the meeting.

Core concept

Items neatly fitted into a suitcase so everything occupies available space.

Common phrases

  • acomodar el horario

    adjust the schedule

  • acomodar los libros

    arrange the books

  • acomodar el equipaje

    stow the luggage

Similar words

colocar: Places an object in a particular spot, typically by setting it down.
organizar: Orders items or tasks into a clear, planned sequence or system.
arreglar: Restores order to something that is messy or disordered.
sentar: Seats a person in a chair or assigned place.

Definition in Spanish

Colocar o disponer personas u objetos de forma que encajen en un espacio o que la situación quede ordenada y conveniente.

Word origin

From Latin accommodare (ad- 'to' + commodare 'make convenient'), carrying the sense of arranging things so they fit together.

Usage tips

  • Acomodar implies arranging for fit or order, and for simply putting a single object down Spanish usually uses poner or colocar instead.

Other meanings

  • tidyverb
  • seatverb
  • accommodateverb

Opposites

Related words

  • acomodaciónadjustmentnoun
  • reacomodarrearrangeverb

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