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Verb conjugation

acodarse

to lean

Usage

To lean on one's elbows — resting on a table, railing, or windowsill: acodarse en la barra, acodarse en la ventana. Almost always used reflexively.

Examples
  • Se acodó en la barra mientras esperaba su pedido.He leaned on his elbows at the bar while waiting for his order.
  • Nos acodamos en la baranda para ver el paisaje.We leaned on the railing with our elbows to look at the view.
  • Le gusta acodarse en el balcón por las tardes.She likes to lean on her elbows on the balcony in the evenings.
Common mistake

It specifically means leaning on the elbows, not just leaning in general — for leaning your back or body against something, apoyarse is the broader verb.

Simple tenses

Imperative (imperativo)

acódate
nosotrosacodémonos
vosotrosacodaos

Other

Gerund (gerundio)

acodándose

Past participle (participio)

acodado

Infinitive (infinitivo)

acodarse

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Frequently asked questions

What does "acodarse" mean?

"acodarse" means "to lean".

What is the Imperative (imperativo) of "acodarse"?

The imperative (imperativo) of "acodarse" is: tú acódate, nosotros acodémonos, vosotros acodaos.