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How to Say "you seat" in Spanish

The Spanish word foryou seatis sientasA2 level.

English → SpanishA2
VerbA2
2nd person singular, Present Indicative, non-reflexive.
An adult gently guiding a small child onto a simple wooden chair in a domestic setting.

Examples

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.'

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