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    Sentada (en. Sitting)

    /sen'ta.ða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The action of being seated.
    She remained in the sit-in during the conference.
    Ella se quedó en la sentada durante la conferencia.
    The posture adopted when seated.
    His sitting was very comfortable in that armchair.
    Su sentada era muy cómoda en ese sillón.
    A protest meeting in which people remain seated.
    We participated in a peaceful sit-in in front of the town hall.
    Participamos en una sentada pacífica frente al ayuntamiento.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to sit' with the suffix '-ada' indicating action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to do a sit-in
    To hold a protest while sitting down.
    hacer una sentada
    cat sit-in
    When people sit down to wait in a pleasant manner.
    sentada de gatos

    Related Words

    to sit
    To cause someone or something to take a seated position.
    sentar
    seat
    An object used for sitting.
    asiento

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a place waiting without moving.
    We're going to have a sit-in at the park until he arrives.
    Vamos a hacer una sentada en el parque hasta que llegue.
    An informal meeting where everyone sits down to chat.
    We had a sit-in at my house on Saturday.
    Hicimos una sentada en mi casa el sábado.