What does "yacer" mean in English?

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Spanish

yacer

English

to lie

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Examples of how to use "yacer" in Spanish

Spanish
El tesoro yace en el fondo del mar.
English
The treasure lies at the bottom of the sea.
Spanish
Los libros yacen sobre la mesa.
English
The books lie on the table.
Spanish
Ayer yació en el campo tranquilo.
English
Yesterday he lay in the peaceful field.
Spanish
De niño yacía cerca del río.
English
As a child, I lay near the river.
Spanish
Mañana yacerá en ese jardín.
English
Tomorrow he will lie in that garden.

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El tesoro yace en el fondo del mar.

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