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se acueste

lie down

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lie down A subjunctive form of “acostarse,” used after expressions of desire, recommendation, or time. It can also mean “go to bed.”
SP: Espero que se acueste temprano.
EN: I hope they go to bed early.

El médico dice que se acueste pronto.

The doctor says to go to bed early.

— Amarcord (1973)

Hice que mi perro se acueste.

I made my dog lie down.

Cuando se acueste, le daré una pastilla para la fiebre.

When he goes to bed, I'll give him a pill for the fever.

— Roma città aperta (1945)

Solo quiero que la gente se acueste con el estómago satisfecho.

I just want people to go to bed with a full stomach.