¡Échate!
command
To tell a dog to lie down in Spanish, say ¡Échate! ¡Acuéstate! means the same, and trainers also use ¡Tumbado!
Meaning: command to a dog to lie down (verb)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| ¡Échate! | command |
| ¡Acuéstate! | command |
| ¡Tumbado! | command, training |
Échate comes from echarse and is the most common choice in Spain and Mexico. Acuéstate is the same as telling a person to lie down.
Which one should you use?
Using ¡Abajo! is not the same, because it means "down" and is also used for "get off the sofa" in many homes.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Use the informal tú command with a dog. Do not use échese or acuéstese, which are for usted.
Did you know?
- The command échate also appears in everyday speech, as in échate un rato for "lie down for a while".
Examples in context
- ¡Rocky, échate!Rocky, lie down!
- Acuéstate en tu cama.Lie down in your bed.
- Muy bien, tumbado.Very good, down.
Example conversation
Pedro trains his dog Rocky in the living room in Mexico City.
- PedroRocky, siéntate.Rocky, sit.
- PedroAhora échate.Now lie down.
- Ana¡Qué bien lo hace!He does it so well!
- PedroLe doy un premio.I will give him a treat.
