aplegarse
/apleɡaɾse/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'scoot over' is translated into Spanish as aplegarse. Wiktionary also lists arreconchumarse.
Meaning: to move one's sitting self or seat aside, so the other person has more space (verb)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| aplegarse | /apleɡaɾse/ (from spelling rules) | |
| arreconchumarse | /arekont͡ʃumaɾse/ (from spelling rules) | Peru |
Both terms describe the act of moving one's sitting self or seat aside to create more space for another person.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Peru, the colloquial term arreconchumarse is used to describe scooting over or hunker down, specifically when settling into a corner or a small space.
How do you pronounce it?
/apleɡaɾse/
Did you know?
- In Spain, if you ask someone to correrse to the side, you might accidentally invite a sexual encounter. While it literally means 'to move', in many contexts it is a euphemism for 'to ejaculate'.
- The Peruvian term arreconchumarse can shift from meaning 'scoot over' to meaning 'to hide' or 'to curl up' depending on whether you are making room for someone or seeking solitude.
- The verb 'aplegarse' is related to the concept of being 'close' or 'pressed against', emphasizing the physical density of people in a small space.
Examples in context
- Disculpe, ¿podría desplazarse un poco a un lado?Excuse me, could you please scoot over?
- Disculpe, ¿podría permitirme un poco más de espacio?Excuse me, could you please give me a little more room?
- Oye, muévete un poco hacia allá, por favor.Hey, scoot over a bit, please.
- Aparta un poco, que necesito espacio.Scoot over a bit, I need some space.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are sitting on a small bench.
- MaríaAlejandro, ¿te puedes aplegarse un poco?Alejandro, can you scoot over a bit?
- AlejandroSí, claro. Perdona por ocupar todo el sitio.Yes, of course. Sorry for taking up the whole spot.
- MaríaGracias, ahora ya puedo sentarme cómoda.Thanks, now I can sit comfortably.
- AlejandroNo hay problema, María.No problem, María.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “scoot over” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
