How to Say "sit-down demonstration" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “sit-down demonstration” is “sentada” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
protest
Examples
La sentada duró cinco horas frente al edificio del gobierno.
The sit-in lasted five hours in front of the government building.
Organizaron una sentada pacífica para pedir mejores salarios.
They organized a peaceful sit-down demonstration to ask for better wages.
Feminine Noun
Even though it ends in '-a' and comes from a verb, this word is always a feminine noun, so you use 'la' or 'una' before it.
Confusing Noun and Adjective
Mistake: “Usar 'sentado' para referirse a la protesta.”
Correction: Use 'la sentada' (the protest) for the noun, and 'sentado/a' (seated) for the adjective describing a person.
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