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

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic transcription

/akaˈmaðo/

Translation options

• Reclined
• Lying down
• Layered

Meaning

"Acamado" in Spanish is an adjective that refers to or describes something that is reclined, lying down, or layered. This term is commonly used in heraldry to describe the position of an animal or object in a coat of arms. "Acamado" is used both in written and oral contexts, but it is more frequent in written documents, especially in the context of heraldic descriptions.

Examples

1. El león en el escudo de armas está acamado. (The lion in the coat of arms is reclined.)
2. El árbol acamado representa la fortaleza de la familia. (The layered tree represents the strength of the family.)

Idiomatic Expressions

"Acamado" is not typically used in idiomatic expressions in Spanish.

Etymology

The word "acamado" comes from the Spanish verb "acamar," which means "to lie down." The "-ado" suffix is commonly used to transform verbs into past participles or adjectives. Therefore, "acamado" can be understood as "made to lie down" or "in a lying down position."

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: reclinado, tumbado, echado
• Antonyms: erguido, levantado, de pie