Acostado in english
pronunciation: laɪɪŋ part of speech: noun
acostado = abed.
Example: In all three novels, a love-stricken swain believes that he is disporting himself with the handsome object of his affections, when actually he lies abed with the grotesquely ugly maidservant of his mistress.more:
» estar acostado = lie in + bed .
Example: In order to study the long-term effects of gravity on the human body, NASA is looking for a few good lazy people to lie in bed all day sleeping.acostar = put + Nombre + to bed.
Example: To keep a horse in top shape, you should put it to bed no later than 10 pm.more:
» acostar a Alguien = tuck + Nombre + into bed ; tuck + Nombre + in for the night ; tuck + Nombre + in .
Example: With the kids tucked into bed, bossy boots left to fill her empty life with some cocktails. Example: A child may talk to himself after his parents have tucked them in for the night. Example: 'Goodnight, sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite' -- I remember my mother saying this when she tucked me in = "Buenas noches, ¡que duermas bien!, no dejes que no te coman los bichos", recuerdo que me decía mi madre mientras me acostaba.» acostarse = go to + bed ; retire at + night ; lie down ; bunk down ; hit + the sack ; hit + the hay ; bed down ; doss down .
Example: Meanwhile the journeymen, who had just gone to bed, hearing the row quickly got up again, came downstairs and then shoved me out of the door. Example: Modern man is beset by many types of noise each day from the time he wakes until he retires at night. Example: They stopped or lay down or wallowed frequently just before the crossing point on the river. Example: The main focus of the camp is to allow dogs to socialize, exercise and have a comfy place to bunk down at night. Example: These pants pants are perfect for lazy mornings around the house or having a late night sandwich before hitting the sack. Example: Anyone jog at night before hitting the hay -- is it good for sleep or you become too awake?. Example: One reason dogs turn around three times before bedding down is because that's what feels right instinctively. Example: More people are dossing down in doorways and stairwells and stations all around England these days.» acostarse boca abajo = lie on + Posesivo + stomach ; lie on + Posesivo + tummy .
Example: She's had to lie on her stomach for many years because of an over-10kg tumor on her buttocks. Example: She was lying on her tummy in her bed, watching the clock on her nightstand.» acostarse boca arriba = lie on + Posesivo + back .
Example: He lustily told her in one message that he wanted her lying on her back.» acostarse con = sleep with .
Example: This is a hilarious story of a wife who was sleeping with her husband's best friend.» acostarse con cualquiera = sleep around ; have the morals of an alley cat (and the scruples of a snake) ; screw around .
Example: Sleeping around does not make a woman a slag or a slapper -- a look at sex, lies and sterotypes that still persist today. Example: Notorious for having the morals of an alley cat, he admitted to one of his girlfriends that he would do anything with anybody if it landed him a part in a film. Example: So gentlemen, if you're one of those guys who is just screwing around and trying to get laid, use a rubber.» acostarse con el jefe = sleep with + Posesivo + boss .
Example: He even makes her realise that she does not have to sleep with her boss to get promotion but can earn it on her own merits.» acostarse de espaldas = lie on + Posesivo + back .
Example: He lustily told her in one message that he wanted her lying on her back.» acostarse hasta recuperarse de Algo = sleep it off .
Example: Countless times I would be pulled over drunk by state police without a license and when I would present my military I.D. I was simply told to sleep it off.» acostarse pronto = go to + bed soon .
Example: You may find that she may have trouble understanding what you mean when you tell her that 'it's getting late' or you 'should go to bed soon'.» acostarse tarde = have + a late night ; stay up + late .
Example: I had some thoughts about this yesterday but had a late night last night and now those ideas have escaped from my brain = Ayer se me ocurrieron algunas ideas sobre esto pero me acosté tarde anoche y ahora esos pensamientos se me han escapado de la cabeza. Example: Apparently staying up late -- being a night owl rather than a lark -- is a sign of intelligence.» acostarse temprano = have + an early night ; go to + bed early .
Example: As it was Sunday, everyone was having an early night in preparation for work the next day. Example: To wake up early, go to bed early.» acuéstate con niños y amanecerás meado = lie down with dogs and you get fleas .
Example: I have always believed that, as the old sayings go, 'You are known by the company you keep', 'Birds of a feather flock together', 'Lie down with dogs and you get fleas', etc, etc.» a la hora de acostarse = at bedtime .
Example: He bonked his head on the tub right at bedtime and immediately got a goose egg.» antes de acostarse = before bed .
Example: Very young children settle easily to storytelling before bed but are less well disposed just after getting up in the morning.» hora de acostarse = bedtime .
Example: 6 years ago the Monroe County Library in Indiana began weekly bedtime story hours for 2 to 6 year olds.» no acostarse en toda la noche = stay up + all night .
Example: Here are 10 quick tips that will help you stay up all night and ensure that you actually ace the exam the next day.