acó (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/akö/

Translation Options

• Close to
• Towards

Meaning and Usage

The word "acó" in Spanish means "close to" or "towards." It is used to indicate proximity or direction towards a specific place or object. This word is more frequently used in oral speech rather than in written context.

Examples

1. Me acerqué acó y vi la hermosa puesta de sol.

2. I got close to it and saw the beautiful sunset.

3. ¿Podrías pasar acó?

4. Could you come over here?

Idiomatic Expressions

The word "acó" is often used in various idiomatic expressions in Spanish. Here are a few examples:

1. Andar acó y acá
2. Meaning: To walk back and forth

3. Example: Hoy he estado andando acó y acá pensando en mi decisión.

   • Today I have been walking back and forth thinking about my decision.

4. Venir acó

5. Meaning: To approach or come closer
6. Example: ¡Ven acó y mira esto!
   • Come here and look at this!

Etymology

The word "acó" in Spanish comes from the combination of the preposition "a" (to) and the adverb "cuanto" (how much). Over time, it has evolved to its current form to indicate proximity or direction.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: Cerca de, hacia
• Antonyms: Lejos de, alejado