siéntese
“siéntese” means “Sit down” in Spanish (Formal or polite command (using 'usted')).
Sit downAlso: Have a seat
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Por favor, siéntese. La doctora lo atenderá en un minuto.
A1Please, sit down. The doctor will see you in a minute.
Siéntese aquí, señora, para que pueda ver mejor el escenario.
A2Sit here, ma'am, so you can see the stage better.
Siéntese cuando quiera. Estamos listos para empezar.
B1Sit down whenever you like. We are ready to start.
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Quick Quiz: siéntese
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Which sentence correctly uses the formal command 'siéntese'?
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📚 Etymology
The verb *sentarse* comes from the Latin verb *sedēre*, meaning 'to sit.' Over time, Spanish added the reflexive ending to create a verb specifically meaning 'to place oneself in a seated position.'
First recorded: Evolved from Old Spanish forms of *sedēre*.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'siéntese' and 'siéntate'?
'Siéntese' is the formal and polite way to tell one person to sit down (using 'usted'). 'Siéntate' is the familiar and informal way, used with friends, family, or children (using 'tú').
Why does 'siéntese' have an accent mark on the 'e'?
The accent mark is needed to keep the natural pronunciation of the verb. If we didn't include it, the word would be stressed on the last syllable ('sien-te-SÉ'), but the original verb stress is on the 'sien' syllable, so the accent forces the stress back there.