Sienta (en. Feel)

/siˈenta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To impose the sitting position.

Sit here and listen to what I have to say.

Siéntate aquí y escucha lo que tengo que decir.

To establish or set something, like a place or a condition.

She always lays the groundwork for a good discussion.

Ella siempre sienta las bases para una buena discusión.

To make someone occupy a particular place.

The boss seats his employees at different tables to encourage teamwork.

El jefe sienta a sus empleados en distintas mesas para fomentar el trabajo en equipo.

From the Latin 'sentare', which means 'to make sitting.'

settle down

It is used to refer to someone who settles into a more serious or stable life.

sienta cabeza

that feels good

Expression used to refer to something that is pleasant or comfortable.

que se sienta bien

sit down and relax

An invitation to take a seat and rest.

sientate y relájate

to sit

Verb that means to place someone or something in a sitting position.

sentar

seat

A place designed for a person to sit.

asiento

sense

The ability to perceive something, or the direction of a movement.

sentido

To sit in a relaxed or carefree manner.

When I arrived at the party, everyone sat down to chill and enjoy.

Cuando llegué a la fiesta, todos se sentaron a sienta y a disfrutar.

To take some time to reflect.

Before deciding, take a moment to sit down and think.

Antes de decidir, tómate un momento para sientarte y pensar.