sentarse
verb
1. to sit down, to take a seat + en
adopting a seated position
Common combinations
- sentarse en una silla — to sit down on a chair
- sentarse en el suelo — to sit down on the floor
- Me senté en una silla.I sat down on a chair.
- Si estás cansado, siéntate aquí.If you are tired, sit down here.
- Nos sentamos a la mesa para cenar.We sat down at the table to have dinner.
2. to agree with, to sit well or badly + bien/mal a
of food or drink
Common combinations
- comida pesada — heavy food
- comida picante — spicy food
- Esta comida me sienta bien.This food agrees with me.
- El café le sienta mal a mi hermano.Coffee does not agree with my brother.
- La leche no le sienta bien al bebé.Milk does not agree with the baby.
Phrases with this word
sentarse a la mesasentarse en el banquillo