Spanish · Everyday Verbs
"to sit (down)" in Spanish: sentarse
sentarse
To sit (down) in Spanish is sentarse. Say me siento and siéntate. Estoy sentado or sentada means I’m seated.
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How to pronounce sentarse
Say it
sen-TAHR-seh / meh SYEN-toh / SYEN-tah-teh
/sen.ˈtaɾ.se/
sen-TAHR-seh. Me siento is meh SYEN-toh; siéntate is SYEN-tah-teh.
"to sit (down)" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| sentarse | to sit (down) Dictionary form (reflexive). | Dictionary form (reflexive). |
| me siento | I sit / I’m sitting down Present. | Present. |
| siéntate | sit down (tú) Friendly command. | Friendly command. |
| siéntese | sit down (usted) Polite command. | Polite command. |
| sentado / sentada | seated State. | State. |
How to use sentarse in real life
- 1Bus
Siéntate aquí; este asiento está libre.
Sit here; this seat is free.
Command siéntate.
- 2Waiting room
Me siento cerca de la ventana.
I’ll sit near the window.
Me siento.
- 3Photo
Quédate sentada en el banco para la foto.
Stay seated on the bench for the photo.
Sentada.
Mistakes English speakers make with sentarse
Incorrect: Yo sentar ahora.
Correct: Me siento ahora. / Voy a sentarme ahora.
Use reflexive me siento or sentarme.
Incorrect: Estoy sentido en la silla.
Correct: Estoy sentado en la silla.
Sentado/sentada means seated; sentido is a different word.
Good to know
Good to knowSiéntate is warm host language with friends. With usted: siéntese. On buses, offering a seat still matters. Don’t confuse sentado with sentido.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Hosting guests
ChatPal
Siéntate en el sofá, por favor.
Please sit on the sofa.
You
Gracias. Me siento aquí.
Thanks. I’ll sit here.
ChatPal
¿Quieres agua mientras estás sentada?
Want water while you’re sitting?
You
Sí, por favor. Estoy cansada de caminar.
Yes, please. I’m tired from walking.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to sit (down)" in Spanish
I sit?
Me siento.
Please sit?
Siéntate / siéntese.
Why me siento, not me sento?
Sentarse is stem-changing: e → ie → me siento.
I’m seated?
Estoy sentado / sentada.
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