ve a sentarte
/be a sentaɾte/from spelling rules
The English phrase "go sit down" is translated into Spanish as ve a sentarte.
This phrase is a command used to tell someone to move toward a seat and sit in it.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative ve (go), the preposition a (to) and the reflexive infinitive sentarte (to sit yourself).
Which one should you use?
While ve a sentarte is a direct way to express the command, the direct command siéntate is often used more naturally in Spanish when you simply want someone to take a seat. Additionally, Diríjase al asiento is a much more formal way to say "make your way to the seat".
How does it change in a sentence?
If you want to give the command to a group of people, use siéntense. Furthermore, using the pronominal form vete a sentar instead of ve can change the tone, adding an emphasis of "go away" or "get lost" to the command.
How do you pronounce it?
/be a sentaɾte/
Did you know?
- The Spanish verb sentar can also mean 'to suit' or 'to fit', so saying a piece of clothing me sienta bien means it looks good on the speaker.
- While sentarte refers to sitting, the root sentar is used in the common phrase sentar mal, which means that a piece of news or a situation has 'sat badly' or felt offensive to someone.
- The verb sentar can also be used to describe how a drink or food agrees with your stomach, such as saying a heavy meal me sentó mal.
Examples in context
- Ve a sentarte.Go sit down.This sentence is useful for practicing the command ve a sentarte.Tatoeba #4291093 by mervert1, translation #2230776 by CK
- Por favor, vaya a sentarse en la sala de espera.Please, go sit down in the waiting room.
- Oye, ve a sentarte mientras termino de preparar la comida.Hey, go sit down while I finish preparing the meal.
- Ve a sentarte en la silla roja.Go sit down in the red chair.
- Si estás cansado, ve a sentarte.If you are tired, go sit down.
Example conversation
Elena is helping Alejandro relax after a long walk.
- ElenaEstás muy agotado, Alejandro.You are very exhausted, Alejandro.
- AlejandroSí, me duelen mucho los pies.Yes, my feet hurt a lot.
- ElenaPor favor, ve a sentarte un momento.Please, go sit down for a moment.
- AlejandroGracias, Elena, lo haré.Thanks, Elena, I will do that.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
