Asentado (en. Settled)

/aseˈntaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

That has taken possession or has established itself in a place.

After several years abroad, he finally feels settled in his hometown.

Después de varios años en el extranjero, finalmente se siente asentado en su ciudad natal.

That is firm or stable.

The building has a settled and secure structure.

El edificio tiene una estructura asentada y segura.

Referring to a person, who has a stable and calm way of life.

He decided to settle down and start a family.

Decidió asentarse y formar una familia.

From the verb 'asentar', which comes from the Latin 'assentare'.

to be settled

To be in a place in a stable manner.

estar asentado

to have one's feet planted firmly on the ground

To be realistic and practical in life.

tener los pies asentados en la tierra

settled in life

To have an organized and stable life.

asentado en la vida

to settle

To place something in a stable manner.

asentar

settlement

Action of establishing oneself in a place.

asentamiento

To have one's head on straight.

Since he settled down, he has had his head on straight.

Desde que se asentó, ha tenido la cabeza bien puesta.

To be in tune.

Now that he lives here, he seems more settled and in tune.

Ahora que vive aquí, parece más asentado y en onda.