Spanish · Travel & Getting Around
"Seat" in Spanish: asiento
el asiento
A seat is el asiento. It is masculine. Use it for buses, planes, and theaters.
How to pronounce asiento: audio and sound guideBus
¿Está libre este asiento?Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce asiento
Say it
ah-SYEN-toh
/a.ˈsjen.to/
ah-SYEN-toh. Stress SYEN.
"Seat" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el asiento | the seat Default noun. | Default noun. |
| asiento de ventana | window seat Travel preference. | Travel preference. |
| asiento libre | free / empty seat Looking around. | Looking around. |
| reservar un asiento | to reserve a seat Booking. | Booking. |
How to use asiento in real life
- 1Bus
¿Está libre este asiento?
Is this seat free?
Polite ask.
- 2Plane
Quiero un asiento de ventana.
I want a window seat.
Preference.
- 3Theater
Nuestro asiento es la fila B.
Our seat is row B.
Ticket info.
Mistakes English speakers make with asiento
Incorrect: La asiento está ocupado.
Correct: El asiento está ocupado.
Asiento is masculine: el asiento.
Incorrect: Busco un seat libre.
Correct: Busco un asiento libre.
Use asiento, not English seat.
Good to know
Good to knowAsiento is the physical seat. On buses people ask ¿Está libre? before sitting. A reserved asiento may show a number.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding seats on a long bus
ChatPal
Hay un asiento libre atrás.
There's a free seat in the back.
You
Prefiero un asiento cerca de la puerta.
I prefer a seat near the door.
ChatPal
Entonces toma este.
Then take this one.
You
Gracias. Guardo mi boleto.
Thanks. I'll keep my ticket.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
Practice this conversation in ChatPal"Seat" in other languages
FAQ
Common questions about "Seat" in Spanish
Gender of asiento?
Masculine: el asiento.
Window seat?
Asiento de ventana.
Is this seat free?
¿Está libre este asiento?
Pronounce asiento?
ah-SYEN-toh, stress SYEN.
Use these words in a conversation
Find useful phrases for a situation, learn what to say back, and rehearse your part with revealable sample answers.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
- Step 1: See it in context
- Step 2: Say it out loud
- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
Keep reading
- 8 Sentences with Ser in Spanish: Examples and GrammarExplore 8 sentences with ser in spanish covering identity, origin, time, and materials, with translations, grammar tips, and mistakes to avoid.
- 33 in Spanish: How to Say It and Use It NaturallyLearn how to say 33 in Spanish with clear pronunciation, ordinal forms, regional variations, and real example sentences for confident everyday speaking.
