Portuguese · Everyday Verbs
"to sit (down)" in Portuguese: sentar(-se)
sentar(-se)
To sit (down) in Portuguese is sentar or sentar-se. Say eu me sento and sente-se / pode sentar for invitations. Estou sentado means I’m seated.
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How to pronounce sentar(-se)
Say it
sen-TAHR / SEN-too / sen-TAH-doo
/sẽ.ˈtaʁ/
sen-TAHR. Eu sento is SEN-too; sentado is sen-TAH-doo.
"to sit (down)" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| sentar / sentar-se | to sit (down) Dictionary forms. | Dictionary forms. |
| eu me sento | I sit / I’m sitting down Present. | Present. |
| pode sentar | you can sit Invitation. | Invitation. |
| sentado / sentada | seated / sitting State. | State. |
How to use sentar(-se) in real life
- 1Bus
Pode sentar aqui; este lugar está livre.
You can sit here; this seat is free.
Offer.
- 2Waiting room
Eu me sento perto da janela.
I’ll sit near the window.
Choice.
- 3Photo pose
Fica sentada no banco para a foto.
Stay seated on the bench for the photo.
Sentada.
Mistakes English speakers make with sentar(-se)
Incorrect: Eu sentar agora.
Correct: Eu me sento agora. / Vou me sentar agora.
Conjugate sentar; don’t leave the infinitive alone.
Incorrect: Eu estou sentido na cadeira.
Correct: Eu estou sentado na cadeira.
Sentado/sentada means seated; sentido is a different word.
Good to know
Pode sentar! is warm host language. On crowded buses, offering a seat still matters. Don’t confuse sentado with sentido (direction/meaning) or sentimento (feeling).
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Hosting guests
ChatPal
Pode sentar no sofá, por favor.
Please sit on the sofa.
You
Obrigada. Eu me sento aqui.
Thanks. I’ll sit here.
ChatPal
Quer água enquanto está sentada?
Want water while you’re sitting?
You
Quero sim. Estou cansada da caminhada.
Yes please. I’m tired from the walk.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to sit (down)" in Portuguese
I sit?
Eu me sento / eu sento.
Please sit?
Pode sentar / sente-se.
I’m seated?
Estou sentado / sentada.
Sentido vs sentado?
Sentado = seated; sentido is unrelated.
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