Sentarme (en. Sit down)

/senˈtar.me/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To place oneself in a sitting position.

I decided to sit on the sofa to read a book.

Decidí sentarme en el sofá a leer un libro.

To take a place at a table or seat.

When I arrived at the meeting, I sat down in the corner.

Cuando llegué a la reunión, me senté en la esquina.

To make someone sit down.

The teacher asked everyone to sit down before starting the class.

El profesor pidió que todos se sentaran antes de comenzar la clase.

From Latin 'sentāre', derived from 'sēdēre' which means 'to be seated'.

sit down to think

Take a moment to reflect.

sentarme a pensar

sit down with someone

To meet or converse with a person.

sentarme con alguien

I can't sit down

Expression used to indicate that one cannot remain in a place.

no puedo sentarme

seated

In the sitting position.

sentado

seat

A place where one can sit.

asiento

chair

Furniture for sitting.

silla

Take a position.

I'm going to sit at the table and order.

Voy a sentarme en la mesa y ordenar.

To be calm.

When there's a lot of noise, I prefer to sit down.

Cuando hay mucho ruido, prefiero sentarme.