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emplazado

located, situated

adjective em-plah-SAH-doh Rare
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Also means

summoned

Usage Note

Emplazado is the past participle of emplazar, used as an adjective in two senses: (1) physically situated — el edificio emplazado en la colina (the building located on the hill); and (2) formally summoned, as in a legal or official context — fue emplazado a comparecer (he was summoned to appear). Context distinguishes the two meanings clearly.

Examples

"El castillo está emplazado en lo alto del cerro."

Natural Translation

The castle is situated at the top of the hill.

Literal Translation

The castle is situated on the top of the hill.

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