Sit (en. Sit)

sɪt

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To position oneself in a resting position on a surface.

She sat in the chair to read.

Ella se sentó en la silla para leer.

To occupy a place in a meeting or group.

He sat at the dining table.

Él se sentó en la mesa del comedor.

To be in a resting position or in a specific place.

The children sat on the floor to play.

Los niños se sentaron en el suelo para jugar.

From Old English 'sitan', which means 'to be in a resting position'.

to sit at the table

To take a place at the table for a meal.

sentarse a la mesa

place to sit

Designated place to rest or be.

sitio donde sentarse

to sit on the clouds

To be in a state of happiness or daydreaming.

sentarse en las nubes

chair

Furniture for sitting.

silla

seat

Part of furniture designed for someone to sit.

asiento

to rest

To rest in a sitting position.

reposar

To settle down

After so many years of being single, he finally decided to settle down.

Después de tantos años de ser soltero, finalmente decidió sentar cabeza.

To empty oneself

I can't keep working like this, I need a moment to empty myself and sit down.

No puedo seguir trabajando así, necesito un momento para vaciarme y sentarme.