What does "acostar" mean in English?

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Spanish

acostar

English

to put to bed

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Alternative translations of "acostar"

to lay down
to put down

Examples of how to use "acostar" in Spanish

Spanish
Voy a acostar a los niños.
English
I'm going to put the children to bed.
Spanish
Me acuesto temprano los fines de semana
English
I go to bed early on weekends.
Spanish
Anoche la acostaste después de cenar
English
Last night you put her to bed after dinner.
Spanish
Cuando era niño, me acostaba tarde
English
When I was a child, I went to bed late.
Spanish
Mañana la acostaré a las nueve
English
Tomorrow I will put her to bed at nine.

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Voy a acostar a los niños.

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