Spanish Conversation · Level 66
60 words
Spanish word
yacer
Pronunciation
IPA/ʝaˈθeɾ/
Meaning
- verblie
Example
El gato yace en la cama.
The cat lies on the bed.
More examples
La solución yace en mejorar la comunicación.
The solution lies in improving communication.
Core concept
A person or object stretched out horizontally on a surface.
Common phrases
la culpa yace en
the blame lies in
la solución yace en
the solution lies in
la verdad yace en
the truth lies in
Similar words
tumbarse: Lie down by deliberately lowering the body onto the floor or a bed.
echarse: Lie down briefly to rest or take a short nap.
descansar: Stop activity to recover strength and relieve tiredness.
acostarse: Go to bed and lie down with the intention of sleeping.
Definition in Spanish
Estar o permanecer en posición horizontal sobre una superficie; en contextos formales también significar estar enterrado o hallarse ubicado.
Word origin
From Latin iacēre 'to lie' via Old Spanish, retaining the sense of reclining or resting horizontally.
Usage tips
- Used mainly in formal or written contexts and on tombstones ('Aquí yace'); in everyday speech use acostarse or tumbarse.
Other meanings
- be locatedverb