sentado
“sentado” means “seated” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
seated, sitting
Also: sat
📝 In Action
El hombre estaba sentado en el banco del parque.
A1The man was sitting on the park bench.
¿Estás cómodo sentado en esa silla?
A2Are you comfortable sitting in that chair?
Necesitas mantenerte sentado durante todo el vuelo.
B1You need to remain seated throughout the whole flight.
established, sound
Also: well-founded, sensible
📝 In Action
Nuestra política se basa en principios bien sentados.
B2Our policy is based on well-established principles.
Era una decisión sentada y muy lógica.
C1It was a sound and very logical decision.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "sentado" in Spanish:
established→sat→seated→sensible→sitting→sound→well-founded→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: sentado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'sentado' in the figurative sense of 'established' or 'sound'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *sedēre* meaning 'to sit.' The Spanish word *sentar* developed from the idea of making something 'stay put,' and 'sentado' is the resulting state of being firmly placed.
First recorded: Mid-13th century (as *asentar*)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'sentado' a verb or an adjective?
'Sentado' is the past participle of the verb *sentar* (to seat/to sit down). This means it is used primarily as an adjective to describe the state of being 'seated' (like 'closed' or 'tired').
If 'sentado' means 'seated,' how do I say the action 'I sat down'?
You use the reflexive verb *sentarse*. The action 'I sat down' is 'Me senté' (in the past) or 'Me siento' (I am sitting down right now/I sit down).