Spanish Conversation · Level 137
44 words
Spanish word
adosar
Pronunciation
IPA/aðoˈsaɾ/
Meaning
- verbadjoin
Example
Vamos a adosar la cochera a la casa.
Let's adjoin the garage to the house.
More examples
¿Ya han adosado la casa al jardín como planearon?
Have they already adjoined the house to the garden as they planned?
Core concept
Two elements joined side by side so their faces touch.
Common phrases
adosar la casa al jardín
adjoin the house to the garden
adosar una vivienda a otra
adjoin one dwelling to another
Similar words
unir: Separate parts connect and become a single whole.
pegar: Surfaces are bonded with adhesive or pressure so they stay firmly stuck together.
adjuntar: A file or paper is attached to a document as an additional or supporting item.
Definition in Spanish
Unir o fijar un elemento al lado de otro apoyándolo, de manera que queden contiguos; uso frecuente en construcción y montaje.
Word origin
Derived from Latin ad- 'to' and dorsum 'back', originally describing bringing backs or sides together.
Usage tips
- Common in expressions like casa adosada for attached houses, so adosar implies making units contiguous rather than merely connecting them at a single point.