Asientos (en. Seating)
/aˈsjentos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Places designed for sitting.
The cinema seats were comfortable.
Los asientos del cine estaban cómodos.
Benches or chairs in a vehicle or public space.
On the bus, all the seats were occupied.
En el autobús, todos los asientos estaban ocupados.
The sensation of being seated in a certain position.
Sitting in those seats causes discomfort after a while.
Sentarse en esos asientos causa malestar después de un rato.
Etymology
From the verb 'asentar', which means to place something in a location or position.
Common Phrases and Expressions
reserved seats
Places that have been set aside for a person or group.
asientos reservados
change seats
Moving from one place to another to sit.
cambiar de asiento
emergency exit seat
A place on an airplane that is located near emergency exits.
asiento de emergencia
Related Words
to place
To establish or place something in a fixed position.
asentar
chair
Furniture for sitting that has a backrest.
silla
bench
Long seat base, especially in public spaces.
banco
Slang Meanings
Seats of a vehicle, especially in a car.
My friends always fight for the front seats of the car.
Mis amigos siempre pelean por los asientos delanteros del auto.
Refers to the places at a show or event.
Don't forget to buy the seats for the concert.
No se olviden de comprar los asientos para el concierto.