Sentáronse (en. Sat down)

/sen'taɾonse/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To take a seat or position oneself in a place.

They sat at the dining table.

Se sentaron en la mesa del comedor.

To assume a position or attitude.

They sat down to discuss the project.

Se sentaron a discutir el proyecto.

To be present in a place for a time.

They sat in the waiting room for hours.

Se sentaron en la sala de espera durante horas.

From the verb 'sentar', which comes from the Latin 'sentare'.

to sit at the table

To gather to eat or discuss a topic.

sentarse a la mesa

to sit in the dock

To be on trial or under criticism.

sentarse en el banquillo

to sit with crossed arms

To take no action in response to a situation.

sentarse de brazos cruzados

to seat

To place someone or something in a location.

sentar

seat

A place where one can sit.

asiento

seated

That is in a seated position.

sentado

To be calm or relaxed.

After a long day, they sat down and relaxed.

Después de un largo día, se sentaron y se relajaron.

To accept a situation without fighting.

We decided to sit down and accept what came.

Decidimos sentarnos y aceptar lo que vino.