Sentara (en. Sit)

/senˈtaɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Indicates a future action where someone is going to sit.

I hope she would sit in the comfortable chair.

Espero que ella se sentara en la silla cómoda.

Used in legal or formal contexts to talk about future situations.

If he would take his position, we could move forward.

Si él sentara su posición, podríamos avanzar.

Part of future constructions in the subjunctive.

I would like her to sit here so we can talk.

Quisiera que se sentara aquí para poder hablar.

From the verb 'sentar', with roots in Latin 'sedentare'.

to settle down

To establish oneself in life, to take on responsibilities.

sentar cabeza

to lay the foundations

To establish solid foundations for something.

sentar las bases

to sit at the table

To participate in a discussion or negotiation.

sentarse a la mesa

sentar

To place someone in a sitting position.

sentar

seat

A place where one can sit.

asiento

chair

A piece of furniture used for sitting.

silla

To sit down to relax and enjoy.

When I finish work, I just want to sit down and rest.

Cuando termine el trabajo, solo quiero sentarme y descansar.

To sit in a place to pass the time.

I'm going to sit in the café while I wait for my friend.

Voy a sentarme en la cafetería mientras espero a mi amigo.