Hola, Conjugation Champions!
Welcome to today’s edition of your daily Spanish conjugation blog! Today’s verb is acomodar, which means “to accommodate.” This verb is perfect for those times when you need to make arrangements or adjust settings to fit someone or something. Let’s dive into its conjugation, uses, and some practical tips to master it.
Definition and Meaning
Acomodar: To accommodate, to adjust or arrange something to fit a need or requirement.
Example: Podemos acomodar a todos los invitados en la sala. (We can accommodate all the guests in the living room.)
Present Tense Conjugation
Usage Tips
- Arranging Space: Use “acomodar” when talking about organizing or arranging spaces, like setting up a room for guests.
- Adjusting Plans: Perfect for describing how you adjust plans or schedules to fit different needs.
- Pronunciation: Stress the second “o”: a-co-mo-DAR.
Sentence Practice
- Present Tense: Acomodo mis horarios para ayudarte. (I adjust my schedule to help you.)
- Preterite Tense: Acomodaron las sillas para la reunión. (They arranged the chairs for the meeting.)
- Imperfect Tense: Siempre acomodábamos la casa para las fiestas. (We always accommodated the house for parties.)
Quiz of the Day
Translate the following sentences into Spanish using “acomodar”:
- Can you accommodate three more people?
- We need to accommodate the new furniture in the living room.
- They always accommodate their plans to include everyone.
(Answers at the bottom of this post!)
Keep arranging, keep learning, and keep refining those Spanish skills! Every verb you master brings you one step closer to fluency. ¡Hasta mañana!
Stay tuned for tomorrow’s verb and enjoy your day!
Saludos,
Daniela from the DOMA Games team
Answers to Quiz
- ¿Puedes acomodar a tres personas más?
- Necesitamos acomodar los nuevos muebles en la sala.
- Siempre acomodan sus planes para incluir a todos.