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Verb conjugation

encostarse

to approach the coast

Usage

A rare verb related to costado (side) and costa (coast); it is used regionally to mean to lean against something or move to one side. Regular -ar reflexive verb. Check local usage before relying on it.

Examples
  • Se encostó a la pared para descansar. — He leaned against the wall to rest.
  • El barco se encostó al muelle. — The ship came alongside the dock.
  • Encostate un poco, que pasa el coche. — Move over a bit, the car is coming through.
Common mistake

Using it in everyday speech. It is uncommon, and apoyarse or arrimarse are the usual verbs.

Often confused with apoyarse.

Simple tenses

Imperative (imperativo)

túencóstate
nosotrosencostémonos
vosotrosencostaos

Other

Gerund (gerundio)

encostándose

Past participle (participio)

encostado

Infinitive (infinitivo)

encostarse

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Frequently asked questions

What does "encostarse" mean?

"encostarse" means "to approach the coast".

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

The imperative (imperativo) of "encostarse" is: tú encóstate, nosotros encostémonos, vosotros encostaos.

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