Confusing 'sentar' and 'sentir'

Forgetting the stem change

The 'te' means the action of sitting is aimed directly at *tú* (you, informal). We attach the pronoun to the end of the infinitive when it follows another verb, like 'deber' (should) or 'poder' (can).

The 'te' at the end

The base verb is *sentar* (to seat someone else). When you add the pronoun ('sentar**se**'), it becomes *to seat oneself*, or simply *to sit down*. You must use the reflexive form to talk about sitting yourself.

Reflexive vs. Non-Reflexive

When you have two verbs (e.g., 'quiero sentarme'), you can put the 'te' either attached to the end of the second verb (sentar**te**) OR before the first verb (**te** quiero sentar). Both are correct!

Easy Pronoun Placement

Extremely common word used daily to talk about resting or taking a seat.

Learn the meaning of 'sentarte' (to sit down, informal), its reflexive nature, stem changes (e→ie), and how to correctly use this essential Spanish verb in sentences.

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indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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