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sentada

/sen-TAH-dah/

sit-in

A group of diverse people sitting peacefully and closely together on the ground in a public square, demonstrating a non-violent protest.

Sentada, meaning 'sit-in,' refers to this form of peaceful, seated protest.

sentada(noun)

fB1

sit-in

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form of protest

Also:

sit-down demonstration

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protest

📝 In Action

La sentada duró cinco horas frente al edificio del gobierno.

B1

The sit-in lasted five hours in front of the government building.

Organizaron una sentada pacífica para pedir mejores salarios.

B2

They organized a peaceful sit-down demonstration to ask for better wages.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • protesta (protest)
  • manifestación (demonstration)

Common Collocations

  • hacer una sentada – to stage a sit-in
  • sentada de protesta – protest sit-in

💡 Grammar Points

Feminine Noun

Even though it ends in '-a' and comes from a verb, this word is always a feminine noun, so you use 'la' or 'una' before it.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Noun and Adjective

Mistake: "Usar 'sentado' para referirse a la protesta."

Correction: Use 'la sentada' (the protest) for the noun, and 'sentado/a' (seated) for the adjective describing a person.

⭐ Usage Tips

Context is Key

If you see 'una sentada' or 'la sentada,' it almost certainly refers to this type of organized protest, not just a casual act of sitting down.

A young woman with a calm expression sitting upright on a simple wooden bench in a garden.

When describing a female who is 'seated,' the feminine adjective sentada is used.

sentada(adjective)

fA2

seated

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feminine form

Also:

sitting

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feminine form

📝 In Action

La estudiante sentada en la primera fila es mi hermana.

A2

The student seated in the first row is my sister.

Ella se quedó sentada esperando el autobús.

B1

She remained sitting, waiting for the bus.

Word Connections

Antonyms

  • parada (standing)
  • de pie (standing)

💡 Grammar Points

Matching Gender

As an adjective, 'sentada' must match the person or thing it describes. Use 'sentada' only when describing a feminine noun (e.g., 'la mujer sentada').

⭐ Usage Tips

The Root Verb

Remember this word comes from 'sentar' (to seat someone) or 'sentarse' (to sit oneself down). 'Sentada' means the action of sitting is completed or the state of being seated.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: sentada

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'sentada' as a noun (the protest)?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'sentada' and 'sentado'?

'Sentada' is the feminine form. If you are describing a woman who is seated, you say 'ella está sentada.' If you are describing a man, you say 'él está sentado.' 'Sentada' is also the specific noun meaning a political 'sit-in.'

Is 'sentada' the same as 'sitting' in English?

Not exactly. While it can mean 'seated' (the state of sitting), the noun 'la sentada' specifically refers to a protest or demonstration where people sit down, which is a very different context.