Spanish Conversation · Level 40
75 words
Spanish word
colocación
Pronunciation
IPA/kolokaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounarrangement
Example
La colocación de los muebles es importante.
The arrangement of the furniture is important.
More examples
Antes de la fiesta siempre compruebo la colocación de la mesa.
Before the party I always check the table arrangement.
Core concept
The resulting layout formed after arranging items.
Common phrases
colocación de muebles
furniture arrangement
colocación de la mesa
table arrangement
Similar words
disposición: Arrangement method for placing items to achieve a particular layout.
ubicación: Specific site or spot where a building or object is located.
orden: State of items being orderly and systematically arranged.
posición: Exact position of an object or person within a space.
Definition in Spanish
Resultado o modo de disponer elementos en un espacio después de colocarlos.
Word origin
Formed from colocar ('to place') plus -ción and ultimately from Latin collocare, the word emphasizes the resulting placement or layout rather than mere location.
Usage tips
- Colocación often highlights a layout or positioning of objects, whereas instalación usually implies setting up or installing equipment and posición refers to a specific point in space.