sentamos
sen-TA-mos
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Nosotros sentamos a los niños en la mesa pequeña.
A2We are seating the children at the small table.
Ayer nos sentamos en el parque por dos horas.
A2Yesterday we sat in the park for two hours.
Sentamos las bases para el nuevo proyecto.
B1We set the foundation for the new project.
💡 Grammar Points
The Present-Past Mirror
In Spanish, the 'we' (nosotros) form of -ar verbs like 'sentamos' is exactly the same in both the simple present and the simple past. You'll need to use context clues like 'yesterday' or 'now' to tell them apart!
No Stem Change Here
While the base verb (sentar) usually changes its 'e' to 'ie' (like in 'siento'), the 'nosotros' form is an exception and keeps the original 'e'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
The 'Sientamos' Error
Mistake: "sientamos"
Correction: sentamos
⭐ Usage Tips
Reflexive Power
To say 'we sit down' (the action of lowering yourself), you must add 'nos' before the word: 'Nos sentamos'.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: sentamos
Question 1 of 2
How would you say 'We sat down yesterday' in Spanish?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'sentamos' mean 'we feel'?
No, that is 'sentimos' (from the verb sentir). 'Sentamos' comes from 'sentar' (to sit).
When do I need to put 'nos' before 'sentamos'?
Use 'nos' when you are sitting yourselves down. If you are seating someone else (like a baby or a guest), you don't need the 'nos'.