VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY
sentarse (ie)
to sit down
First introduced in Chapter 4 — chapter overview.
How to use this word
Verb
Use sentarse (ie) where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see sentarse (ie) after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.
Example sentences
Me gusta sentarse (ie) en la clase de español.In our conversation circle I really like trying to sit down even when I still make small mistakes.
Oigo a otros estudiantes sentarse (ie) en el pasillo.After lunch I keep hearing roommates who sit down loudly while they walk toward the lecture hall.
FAQ
What does sentarse (ie) mean in Spanish?
to sit down (introduced in Chapter 4 in Chapurra).
How do you use sentarse (ie) in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is sentarse (ie) in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 4. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.