sentamos
“sentamos” means “we seat” in Spanish (present action of putting someone in a chair).
we seat, we seated / we sat
Also: we set
📝 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.
🔄 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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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'sedentare', a form of 'sedere', meaning 'to sit'.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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'.