Spanish Conversation · Level 197
15 words
Spanish word
situar
Pronunciation
IPA/siˈtwaɾ/
Meaning
- verbput
Example
¿Dónde sitúa el libro?
Where do you put the book?
More examples
La escuela se sitúa en el centro de la ciudad.
The school is located in the city center.
Core concept
Map pin marking a location.
Common phrases
situar en
locate in
situar en el mapa
place on the map
situar a alguien
position someone
Similar words
poner: Set down or lay an object or person in a spot.
colocar: Neatly set or arrange an item in its intended position.
ubicar: Determine a definite position for a person or thing and show it.
localizar: Detect and specify the precise whereabouts of a person or thing.
Definition in Spanish
Determinar o indicar la posición de algo o alguien en un espacio o en un contexto, usado tanto físicamente como en sentido figurado.
Word origin
From Latin situs "position" via the verb situāre, giving Spanish situar with the basic sense of placing or indicating a position.
Usage tips
- When referring to someone's stance or opinion, Spanish commonly uses the reflexive situarse or posicionarse, while situar without se usually means to place or locate.