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    Siéntate (en. Sit down)

    sjen'tate

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Order or invitation for someone to take a seat.
    Sit in the chair and relax.
    Siéntate en la silla y relájate.
    Action of taking a seat.
    When you arrive, sit down and wait.
    Cuando llegues, siéntate y espera.
    To ask someone to stop or pause.
    Sit down for a moment and listen to me!
    ¡Siéntate un momento y escúchame!

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sit up straight
    Adopt a good posture while sitting.
    siéntate bien
    don't sit down
    Indicating that one should not adopt the sitting position.
    no te sientes
    sit down next to me
    Invitation for someone to take a seat next to another person.
    siéntate a mi lado

    Related Words

    to sit
    To place someone in a sitting position.
    sentar
    seat
    Furniture designed for sitting.
    asiento
    chair
    Object for sitting.
    silla

    Slang Meanings

    To take a break.
    After the walk, sit down for a bit.
    Después de la caminata, siéntate un ratito.
    To put an end to the activity.
    When he gets tired, he simply sits down.
    Cuando se cansa, simplemente se sienta.