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How to Say "it suits" in Spanish

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viene

/byen-eh//ˈbjene/

VerbB1General
Use this when referring to clothing, colors, or styles that look good on a person.
A person wearing a simple outfit is trying on a colorful jacket that fits perfectly and looks very flattering, showing that it suits them.

Examples

Ese color te viene muy bien.

That color suits you very well.

El martes me viene perfecto para la cita.

Tuesday is perfect (works conveniently) for me for the appointment.

Este pantalón me viene un poco grande.

These pants are a little big on me.

Who It Affects

This use of viene often needs a little word like me, te, or le before it to show who is affected. For example, te viene bien means 'it suits you'.

sienta

syen-tas/ˈsjen.tas/

VerbA2General
Use this impersonally to describe something fitting well or looking good on someone, or when referring to the act of seating someone.
An adult gently guiding a small child onto a simple wooden chair in a domestic setting.

Examples

La chaqueta te sienta bien.

The jacket suits you well.

Tú sientas a los invitados en la mesa principal.

You seat the guests at the main table.

Ese color te sienta muy bien, ¿sabías?

That color suits you very well, did you know?

Si sientas un mal precedente, la gente lo seguirá.

If you set a bad precedent, people will follow it.

Reflexive vs. Non-Reflexive

The form 'sientas' (Indicative) means 'you seat someone.' To say 'you sit down,' you must add the little word 'te' before it: 'Tú te sientas.'

Viene vs. Sienta

Learners often confuse 'viene' and 'sienta' when talking about how something looks. Remember that 'viene' is specifically for clothing and colors looking good, while 'sienta' can also mean 'to seat' someone, though it can also mean 'suits' in a more general sense for appearance.

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