What does "yacente" mean in English?

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Spanish

yacente

English

reclining

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Alternative translations of "yacente"

lying
lying down
supine
prone

Examples of how to use "yacente" in Spanish

Spanish
Vieron la escultura del Cristo yacente.
English
They saw the reclining sculpture of Christ.
Spanish
Hay un tesoro yacente bajo la tierra.
English
There is a lying treasure underground.
Spanish
El libro yacente sobre la mesa es antiguo.
English
The lying book on the table is old.
Spanish
La tumba yacente pertenece a un rey.
English
The lying tomb belongs to a king.
Spanish
Encontraron el cuerpo yacente en el bosque.
English
They found the lying body in the forest.

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Vieron la escultura del Cristo yacente.

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