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    Sentados (en. Sitting)

    /senˈtaðos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    State of being in a seated position.
    The students were sitting in the classroom.
    Los estudiantes estaban sentados en el aula.
    Reference to something that occurs or is done while seated.
    The meeting was seated so everyone would be comfortable.
    La reunión fue sentada para que todos estuvieran cómodos.
    It is used to describe someone who has taken a position of calmness or tranquility.
    She sat down and remained seated during the meditation.
    Ella se sentó y se mantuvo sentada durante la meditación.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sitting at the table
    Being at the table, generally to eat or discuss.
    sentados en la mesa
    stay seated
    Not getting up, remaining in the same position.
    quedarse sentado
    sitting on the sofa
    Being relaxed on the sofa.
    sentados en el sofá

    Related Words

    to seat
    Verb that means to place someone in a seated position.
    sentar
    seat
    Place where one can sit.
    asiento
    chair
    Furniture with a backrest and seat.
    silla

    Slang Meanings

    To be relaxed
    After a long day, I stayed seated watching television.
    Después de un largo día, me quedé sentado viendo la televisión.
    To stay doing nothing
    There is nothing to do, we are just sitting here.
    No hay nada que hacer, solo estamos sentados aquí.