Siéntanse (en. Sit down)

/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.

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

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

sit

To place someone in a sitting position.

sentar

seat

Something where a person can sit.

asiento

comfort

State of being comfortable.

comodidad

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.