Sentar (en. Sit)

/sen'tar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To make someone place themselves in a sitting position.

The teacher sat the students in a circle.

El profesor sentó a los alumnos en círculo.

To fix or establish something in a place or position.

It is necessary to lay the foundations of the project before moving forward.

Es necesario sentar las bases del proyecto antes de avanzar.

To establish a custom or tradition.

That rule set a precedent in the company.

Esa regla sentó un precedente en la empresa.

It comes from the Latin 'sēntāre', which means 'to make someone sit'.

settle down

Establishing oneself in a responsible adult life.

sentar cabeza

sit at the table

Participating in a discussion or meeting.

sentarse en la mesa

lay the foundations

Establishing foundations for something.

sentar las bases

seat

Place where one can sit.

asiento

seated

Position in which the legs are bent and the body is on the ground.

sentado

to settle

To place something in a stable manner.

asentar

To be in a comfortable or relaxed place.

After a long day, I just want to sit and rest.

Después de un largo día, solo quiero sentar y descansar.

To settle into a serious relationship.

She decided to settle down with her partner.

Ella decidió sentar con su pareja.