Siéntanse (en. Feel free)

/sjenˈtanse/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates an action of taking a seat or assuming a sitting position.
When you arrive at the meeting, feel free to sit wherever you want.
Cuando lleguen a la reunión, siéntanse donde quieran.
Used to give instructions to a group on how to settle.
Sit in a circle to start the activity.
Siéntanse en círculo para iniciar la actividad.
Expresses a reflexive action that implies comfort or relaxation.
Feel at ease, we are here to help you.
Siéntanse tranquilos, aquí estamos para ayudarles.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

feel at home
Expression that invites someone to feel comfortable and welcome in a place.
siéntanse como en casa
feel free
Invitation to act without restrictions or inhibitions.
siéntanse libres
feel welcome
Phrase that lets guests know they are received with pleasure.
siéntanse bienvenidos

Related Words

sit
To place someone in a sitting position.
sentar
seat
Something where a person can sit.
asiento
comfort
State of being comfortable.
comodidad

Slang Meanings

Ready to relax.
After a long day, sit down and rest.
Después de un largo día, siéntanse y descansen.
Informal attitude of taking it easy.
At the party, everyone sat down and enjoyed the music.
En la fiesta, todos se sentaron y disfrutaron de la música.