What is the Spanish word for "sit"?

Learn how to say "sit" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

sit

Spanish

sentarse

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Examples of how to use "sit" in Spanish

English
Someone is sitting in my usual seat.
Spanish
Alguien está sentado en mi asiento habitual.
English
I sit by the window.
Spanish
Me siento junto a la ventana.
English
She sat on the bench.
Spanish
Ella se sentó en el banco.
English
They are sitting quietly now.
Spanish
Ellos están sentados en silencio ahora.
English
He has sat there before.
Spanish
Él ya ha estado sentado allí antes.

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