asiento

/ah-SYEN-toh/

seat

A brightly colored, simple wooden chair with four legs and a backrest, sitting alone in a bright room.

In Spanish, asiento means a place to sit, like this simple chair.

asiento(noun)

mA1

seat

place to sit

chair

furniture

Also:

bench

usually a dedicated sitting spot

place

physical spot for one person

📝 In Action

¿Puedes guardar mi asiento por favor? Voy al baño.

Can you save my seat please? I’m going to the bathroom.

Todos los asientos del autobús estaban ocupados.

All the seats on the bus were taken.

Este asiento es muy cómodo, pero está un poco sucio.

This chair is very comfortable, but it is a bit dirty.

Word Connections

Synonyms

silla (chair)
banco (bench)

Common Collocations

cinturón de seguridad (de asiento) – seat belt
asiento trasero – back seat

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Check

Since 'asiento' ends in -o, it is masculine. Use 'el asiento' or 'un asiento'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Focus on Function

Use 'asiento' when emphasizing the function of sitting (especially on public transport, in a stadium, or a designated spot). Use 'silla' more for specific furniture.

A plush blue airplane seat next to a window, clearly marked with a small red tag tied to the seatbelt buckle indicating it is reserved.

Asiento can also refer to a booking or reservation for travel.

asiento(noun)

mB1

booking

reservation for transport

reservation

slot or space

Also:

berth

on a train/ship

📝 In Action

Llamé para confirmar el asiento en el vuelo de mañana.

I called to confirm the booking on tomorrow's flight.

¿Ya tienes tu número de asiento para el tren?

Do you already have your reservation number for the train?

Hicimos un asiento triple para el teatro, pero solo vinimos dos.

We made a triple booking for the theater, but only two of us came.

Word Connections

Synonyms

reserva (reservation)
boleto (ticket)

Common Collocations

hacer un asiento – to make a reservation

💡 Grammar Points

Context is Key

When used in relation to travel or tickets, 'asiento' means the physical space that has been reserved for you.

A close-up view of a hand holding a quill pen poised above a large, open, blank leather-bound book, symbolizing the act of recording a financial transaction.

Finally, asiento is used in accounting to mean a financial entry in a ledger.

asiento(noun)

mB2

entry

accounting/ledger

record

official registration

Also:

journal entry

finance term

registration

of a birth, etc.

📝 In Action

El contador hizo un asiento doble para corregir el error.

The accountant made a double entry to correct the error.

Revisamos los asientos de gastos del último trimestre.

We reviewed the expenditure records for the last quarter.

Word Connections

Synonyms

registro (record)
apunte (note/entry)

Common Collocations

asiento contable – accounting entry
asiento de caja – cash entry

💡 Grammar Points

Technical Use

This meaning relates to the core verb 'asentar' (to record or to set down). In business, it means placing information into a book or ledger.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: asiento

Question 1 of 2

Which English translation is correct for the following sentence: 'El asiento contable fue incorrecto.'

📚 More Resources

Word Family

asentar(to seat; to record; to settle) - verb

sentarse(to sit down) - verb

sentada(sit-in) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'asiento' the same as 'silla'?

'Asiento' is the general term for any designated place you sit, like a spot on a bus or a stadium. 'Silla' specifically means a movable piece of furniture designed for sitting (a chair).

Does 'asiento' have a different meaning related to the verb 'asentar'?

Yes. While 'asiento' (the noun) means 'seat' or 'record,' the word 'asiento' is also the 'yo' form (I) of the verb 'asentar' in the present tense, meaning 'I seat' or 'I settle.' For example: 'Yo asientO la verdad' (I affirm the truth).