What does "asentir" mean in English?

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Spanish

asentir

English

to nod

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Alternative translations of "asentir"

to agree
to assent
to consent
to approve

Examples of how to use "asentir" in Spanish

Spanish
Asintió con la cabeza.
English
He nodded.
Spanish
Yo asiento con la cabeza.
English
I nod my head.
Spanish
Ella asintió antes de hablar.
English
She nodded before speaking.
Spanish
Nosotros asentíamos en la reunión.
English
We were nodding off at the meeting.
Spanish
Tú asentirás si estás de acuerdo.
English
You will nod if you agree.

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Asintió con la cabeza.

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